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Toy Spotlight: Super Smile Dentist Play Set
FREE March Printables & Activities for Kids
Melissa & Doug Partners with National Nonprofit PCs for People to Recycle E-Waste and Close the Digital Divide
Kids Feeling Down? Here’s How Play Can Help
How Play Can Help Get Kids Moving
Indoor Fun Guide: How to Entertain Kids When They’re Stuck Inside
Easter & Spring Printables
The Best Toys to Encourage Talking, from a Speech-Language Pathologist
Activities & Toys to Help Development of Preschoolers’ Attention Spans
5 Ideas for the Best Indoor Playdates
Toy Spotlight: Top & Bake Pizza Counter
Toy Spotlight: Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart
Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids
FREE February Printables & Holiday Activities for Kids
Melissa & Doug: The Story Behind Our Passion for Puzzles
3 Ways to Make Play Part of Your Daily Routine
Celebrating Lunar New Year 2023: The Year of the Rabbit
The Power of Pretend Play
The Power of Problem Solving Play
How Play Can Build Skills: An Age-By-Age Guide
10 Ways to Play with Puzzles by an Occupational Therapist
Winter Play Ideas to Connect and Build Kids’ Skills
Toy Spotlight: My Magnetic Daily Calendar
Best Sticker Books and Activities for Preschoolers
Playing with Babies: Setting the Stage for Imagination
How to Stock a Play Kitchen in 7 Easy Steps
Using Play to Talk About the Tough Stuff
Giving the Gift of Play
Toy Spotlight: Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter
10 Coloring Printables for Kids to Imagine Different Occupations
Parents.com Honors Melissa & Doug with Two “Best Toys 2022" Awards
Toy Spotlight: Food Truck Play Tent
3 Ways Play Can Help You Raise a Problem-Solver
STEAM Toys: Learning Through Play
Melissa & Doug wins 2022 FSC® Leadership Award for “uncommon excellence”