1. Toy Spotlight: Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set

   When your littles ones need to help their beloved plush pets with urgent pretend medical care, trust that Melissa & Doug will be on call to assist! Pretend play gives kids the opportunity to immerse themselves in the story and...

2. 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...

3. Using Play to Talk About the Tough Stuff

   If you talk to any child therapist, you’ll hear how they use play to help children cope and learn through challenges. They may use puppets or dolls, board games or drawing to tap into how a child is feeling, or...

4. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts For Kids By Interest

   Is the child in your life obsessed with a particular toy, topic, or play pattern? If you’re a parent or caregiver looking for the perfect holiday gift for kids with all sorts of interests, Melissa & Doug has got you...

5. Toy Spotlight: Jet Pilot Interactive Dashboard

   Imagine giving a gift that inspires kids to embark on all kinds of adventures. The Melissa & Doug Jet Pilot Interactive Dashboard invites little ones to explore the world and go wherever their imagination takes them! The durable dashboard is...

6. 5 Holiday Gifts for Kids That Wow

   Whether your children are budding chefs, aspiring nurses, future veterinarians—or simply playing just to play—kids will revel in all of the scenarios they can enjoy with one of these five Holiday Gifts for Kids That Wow!  Preschoolers will show up...

7. Melissa & Doug Turns 35: A Look Back at Three-Plus Decades of Open-Ended Play

   When any company reaches its 35th anniversary, that’s a cause for celebration. When that company happens to be Melissa & Doug, then you can expect A TON of open-ended celebrating throughout the year! This year marks our 35th year making...

8. 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...

9. 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...

10. 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...

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