1. Create a Child’s Art Studio in 6 Easy Steps

   Even before children are able to express their ideas and feelings with words, they have the natural ability to express themselves through art. The simplicity and accessibility of drawing, painting, molding clay, and other artistic activities provide kids with creative...

2. 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...

3. Unplug with Melissa & Doug: Fun Play Ideas for Global Day of Unplugging

   If you’re trying to curb your child’s screen time on digital devices and engage them in screen-free fun, you’ll want to mark your calendars for March 1, a Global Day of Unplugging. 10 Screen-Free Play Ideas for Global Day of...

4. Best Toys and Gifts for Easter

   With the calendar set to bounce into spring, that means Easter is almost here for those who celebrate. At Melissa & Doug, we’re reimagining the season and rethinking the Easter basket. Candy and chocolate bunnies make for sweet treats, but...

5. Top Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Olds

   Birthday party planning just became a breeze thanks to help from the expert planners at Melissa & Doug! Favorite Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Old Kids We recently started a series on the blog to help parents and caregivers who might need some support...

6. 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 &...

7. The Best Ocean Toys And Gifts For Kids

   Is your child an underwater explorer, friend to sea creatures near and far? We've got toys for that! These special aquatic toys, crafts, and pretend play activities are sure to transport kids to ocean worlds and inspire their seaside adventures....

8. How Creative Play and Arts & Crafts Help Kids Develop Key Skills

   Our friend and blog contributor Kristi Nguyen, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist who’s the owner/executive director of Connecticut-based OT-Kids, LLC, shares her insights on how creative arts & crafts play can positively impact your child’s overall development. In a world that seems...

9. 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...

10. Celebrate Mother’s Day with Favorite Play Tips from Melissa & Doug Moms

    In honor of Mother's Day, we’re asking some of the moms at Melissa & Doug to share their favorite play and toy tips with you.  If there’s one thing all the moms we surveyed agreed upon, it was their favorite travel toys: Water...

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