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Playing with Babies: Setting the Stage for Imagination
Babies are more brilliant than any artificial intelligence program a tech company can develop. Why? Because they are taking in so much information, through so many channels, and constantly working to blend that information with what they already know. They... -
Made to Re-Love: Give the Gift of Timeless Toys
With the holidays behind us and a fresh new year ahead, it's the perfect time to clean out the toy box and consider passing along any Melissa & Doug toys your kids have outgrown. We believe our timeless toys are "Made to Re-Love," well-designed... -
Celebrate National Park Week with Toys and Outdoor Fun
The great outdoors gets the spotlight it deserves when we celebrate National Park Week this year (April 20-28), which also includes Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, and culminates on Monday, April 29 with National Junior Ranger Day! According to... -
Be Road Trip Ready with This List of 40 Ideas for Backseat Fun
A long car ride can be ideal for quality family time, interesting conversations, and entertaining activities—if you make it a screen-free trip! The most important tip to keep in mind when embarking on a road trip: Don’t be afraid of... -
Melissa & Doug Partners with National Park Foundation on Collection of Timeless Toys that Powers Children’s Love of Nature Through Play
Melissa & Doug has pledged $1 million as part of its multi-year partnership to help protect and preserve our national parks for future generations WILTON, CT, August 1, 2023 – Melissa & Doug, recognized by parents as the #1 preschool... -
5 Ideas for the Best Indoor Playdates
Are you getting ready for winter’s long haul, trying to come up with creative ways to keep your kids entertained while they’re indoors? Hosting playdates can be a great solution. Playdates for toddlers and kids provide opportunities for little ones... -
6 Secret Codes for Kids
This collection of 6 secret codes for kids is brought to us by guest editor Carrie Anne of EverythingMom.com. When we visited Colonial Williamsburg we took on the role of spies. As members of the Rev Quest: Black Chambers we were given a map to... -
Toy Spotlight: Grand Canyon National Park Hiking Gear Play Set
No child is ready to climb Mount Rainier on their first outdoor adventure—you have to walk first before you can hike! Parents and caregivers who want to inspire a love of nature in their kids and are looking for ways to... -
Top 20 Preschool Classroom Supplies
At Melissa & Doug, we are always being asked: “What supplies do I need for homeschooling?” or “As a teacher, what preschool classroom supplies do I really need to stock-up on?” So, we asked our Blog Ambassador Allison McDonald (No... -
Career Day for Kids: Exploring Occupations through Play
It's Career Day for Kids, with great ways to explore occupations! "What do you want to be when you grow up?" That’s a question all children seem to hear. Think about all of the exciting adult careers you wanted to...
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