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Take-Along Town
Built-in tracks, colorful scenery, and fun play pieces let kids take their imaginations for a spin . . . and take playtime anywhere they want to go! Unfold the sturdy wooden case to create an illustrated play surface with built-in...
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The Power of Problem Solving Play
This is the third in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. One of the many cool things about play is that it helps kids learn to become problem solvers. Think about children building block... -
Celebrate National Dentist Day with FREE Printable Activity for Kids & More
According to a recent study on dental anxiety, 80 percent of adults report feeling discomfort over getting dental treatments, with 20 percent saying they were “scared” and 5 percent avoiding dental care entirely. If those results are accurate, then we... -
Celebrating National Taco Day with Pretend Play Fun!
Now here’s a social holiday with a ton of crunch: Wednesday, October 4, marks National Taco Day, and Melissa & Doug is ready to celebrate! If you’re a parent or caregiver with kiddos that crave tacos, National Taco Day is... -
Celebrate National Sandwich Day with a FREE Printable & More
No wonder we celebrate National Sandwich Day (Friday, November 3)—in the United States alone, nearly half of all adults eat at least one sandwich a day. That adds up to over 125 million sandwiches eaten in the U.S. every single... -
Toy Spotlight: Wooden Work & Play Desktop Activity Board
Getting to “work” has never been so much fun! Infants and toddlers will love this wooden version of a laptop and desk that helps them practice developmental skills while they play. Toy Spotlight: Pretend Play Work Station for Kids Kids... -
How Play Can Build Skills: An Age-By-Age Guide
In my practice as a developmental behavioral pediatrician, I’ve seen again and again how our day-to-day interactions with our kids — what we say, how much we try to control versus let go, how distracted we are — really shape... -
The Power of Pretend Play
Open-ended play is essential for children’s healthy growth and development. It’s so important, pediatricians are even writing prescriptions for it! That’s why at Melissa & Doug we are so excited to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an... -
How to Scale Back Screen Time Over School Breaks
When school and extracurricular activities are on hiatus, kids may have an abundance of unstructured time on their hands. Normally, that’s a gift because most children don’t get enough downtime these days. One of the greatest skills we can foster... -
The Ultimate Melissa & Doug Father's Day Daddy-Daughter Playdate!
When I was a kid, we celebrated Father’s Day by leaving dad alone. Don’t get me wrong—we woke him up at 5 a.m. with homemade breakfast in bed (that he graciously choked down), showered him with DIY gifts we’d made...
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