1. The Magic of Independent Play in Toddlers & Preschoolers

   Engaging with our children during playtime can create joyful memories and strengthen bonds. It’s a unique time to enter their world and see it through their eyes.  However, the importance of independent play in toddlers cannot be overstated. Free, unstructured,...

2. Toy Spotlight: PAW Patrol™ See & Spell Pup Pad

   We know the pups from PAW Patrol™ excel at rescuing people, and now they’re here to help your child with early spelling and reading skills! To encourage your child to learn about letters and spelling through play, we’re shining our...

3. 5 Fundamental Skills You Can Teach Kids Through Play

   Board certified behavior analyst Erin Ross shares her tips for skill-building play Not sure what to do with your little one during playtime? Many parents say they aren’t good at playing with their young children, that it’s boring, or they...

4. Sticker WOW! Creative Play Ideas for Kids

   Just in time for National Sticker Day (January 13), Melissa & Doug’s latest and greatest sticker product will have kids and their families saying, “Wow!” Now available nationwide from toy retailers everywhere, Melissa & Doug’s Sticker WOW!® collection is a whole new way for...

5. Enjoy a FREE National Cookie Day Printable Activity for Kids

   Get ready for a social media holiday to celebrate a beloved worldwide phenomenon: Monday, December 4 is National Cookie Day—mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with your favorite cookie treat!!  According to a blog published by gourmet cookie...

6. Plan a First Day Hike with National Park Foundation Toys!

   This coming New Year, make a family resolution to partake in a celebratory First Day Hike to start 2024 off right! The National Park Service is promoting First Day Hikes as a way to get people active and enjoy the...

7. Toy Spotlight: Wooden Café Barista Coffee Shop

   September 29 is National Coffee Day! When children engage in pretend play, they can freely practice real world situations, express their feelings on their own terms, and reap multiple developmental benefits. Melissa & Doug’s award-winning toys are designed with this...

8. 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...

9. 6 Tips for Buying Birthday Gifts for Kids

   Need some ideas for birthday gifts for the kids in your life? We asked some of our co-workers for their favorite, go-to birthday gifts for kids of all ages. These are the tried-and-true gift ideas that have worked for them...

10. 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...

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