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5 Ways to Upcycle Melissa & Doug Wooden Trays
It’s Global Recycling Day on March 18! To celebrate, we want to share some of the creative and clever ways Melissa & Doug customers have upcycled our products. Upcycling is the act of taking something no longer in use and... -
Teaching Your Child about Food Groups
These ideas for teaching your child about food groups are brought to us by Kim Vij from The Educators’ Spin On It. March is National Nutrition Month. Let’s build a healthy foundation with our kids with a few playful activities with pretend... -
We’ve Joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition® and How2Recycle®
It’s Global Recycling Day! At Melissa & Doug, we’re excited to announce that we’ve joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition® and How2Recycle®. We plan to begin rolling out the How2Recycle® label across our toy packaging beginning Q4 2022. This program aims to take the guesswork... -
7 Sidewalk Games for Kids
These sidewalk games and activity ideas are provided by special Guest Blogger Julie Kieras from HappyStrongHome.com. Looking for a fun outdoor activity? Sidewalk games are a classic (no cost!) activity all kids can enjoy on their own, or with friends! Here... -
Sustainability Snapshot: Our Commitment to a More Playful Planet
At Melissa & Doug, we’re on a journey to make the world a better place and nurture healthy imaginations, and that’s why we’re committed to nurturing our environment. Increasingly, parents and caregivers seek out sustainable products and services, and we do... -
Giving the Gift of Play
As a child media researcher, I get a lot of questions around the holidays like: What is the best tablet to buy for kids? Are virtual reality goggles a good idea? Families may be more willing to splurge on new... -
What Are The Best Sensory Toys And How Do They Help Your Child?
Everything You Wanted to Know About Sensory Toys Let’s start off with defining what a sensory toy is: sensory toys are designed to stimulate one or more of the senses. So why is that important for children? For one thing,... -
35 Ways to Bring More Screen-Free Fun to Your Child's Life
Melissa & Doug marks its 35th anniversary this year, and in honor of that noteworthy milestone, we’re celebrating throughout 2023 in all kinds of ways! As champions of open-ended, imaginative, and screen-free play for babies, toddlers, and kids since the very... -
Inspire Outdoor Play This Summer With our Favorite Outdoor Toys
Outdoor Play: Your Key to the Most Fun Summer Ever! Summer is a magical time of year when our children have a chance to unlock all of nature’s treasures. We all remember simpler times when summers were about spending time... -
10 Best Problem-Solving Puzzles for Kids
The Power of Puzzle Play Puzzles are a great way to keep kids entertained, but they're also a fun way to encourage logical thinking, goal setting, and patience! When a child engages in puzzle play, they're not only building a...
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