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Best Birthday Gifts for 1-Year-Olds
Shopping for that perfect gift for a child’s first birthday party? The play experts at Melissa & Doug are here to help you find the toy that’s just right for your child. When gift-giving for a 1-year-old, you may want... -
Winter Play Ideas to Connect and Build Kids’ Skills
The holidays are over and a long winter lies ahead. The increased indoor family time provides opportunities to connect with one another through play — and deepen relationships and important skills. “When parents and caregivers play with a child, it... -
Back-to-School Writing Readiness Tips: A Roundup
Get kids on the "write" track and with this awesome roundup of writing readiness tips! Looking for activities to prepare your little one for writing readiness and school success? Then you’ve come to the “WRITE” place! Today, we’re sharing ideas for... -
Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for Babies and 1-Year-Olds
Have you been making a holiday gift list and checking it twice or even a third time and you’re still not sure where to start? Well, here’s a gift from Melissa & Doug! We have pulled together a list of... -
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... -
Indoor Fun Guide: How to Entertain Kids When They’re Stuck Inside
Parents and caregivers, if your kids need a cure for the common ailment known as cabin fever, Melissa & Doug has the prescription for some much needed indoor fun! We’re here to rescue your sanity with this handy Indoor Fun... -
Top Toys Every Grandparent Should Have
Whether you’re a grandparent who provides child care on a regular basis or one who sees the grandkids a couple times of year, it’s important to have a select number of engaging toys on hand when they come to visit.... -
Best Holiday Stocking Stuffers & Small Gifts for Kids
Although stocking stuffers may be small and inexpensive, they can still make the biggest memories for kids. Plus, they’re great to have on-hand if you get surprise visitors throughout the holiday season. Here, we’ve compiled 10 of our favorite Melissa &... -
Play That Helps Give ALL Kids the Confidence to Be Themselves
One of the most rewarding aspects of our work at Melissa & Doug is hearing from parents, teachers, and therapists about how their children play with our inclusive toys – sometimes in ways we never imagined! Especially heartwarming are the... -
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...
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