1. How Play Can Help Kids Build Problem-Solving Skills

    Mister Rogers once said “Play is the work of childhood.” I’m guessing children don’t see it as work, but from an adult point of view, it is true that play is the main childhood activity that results in growth and...

  2. Giving the Gift of Play

    As a child media researcher, I get a lot of questions around the holidays like: What is the best tablet to buy for kids? Are virtual reality goggles a good idea? Families may be more willing to splurge on new...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. PAW Patrol Cheat Sheet for Parents

    Now that Melissa & Doug is proudly featuring new PAW Patrol toys in its selection, we’ve quickly become experts in all things related to the pawsome pups! Here’s a cheat sheet that can help parents connect with kids as they...

  7. Melissa & Doug Partners with National Park Foundation on Collection of Timeless Toys that Powers Children’s Love of Nature Through Play

    Melissa & Doug has pledged $1 million as part of its multi-year partnership to help protect and preserve our national parks for future generations  WILTON, CT, August 1, 2023 – Melissa & Doug, recognized by parents as the #1 preschool...

  8. Sustainability Day (Oct. 25): Celebrate with Our Top Wooden Toys

    It's Sustainability Day (October 25)! At Melissa & Doug, we're on a journey to make the world a better place, which you can read more about here. As the #1 preschool brand for wooden and sustainable toys,1 we believe in supporting responsible forest...

  9. Toy Spotlight: Barber Shop Play Set

    Come on down to the barber shop! Kids discover their passions and joys through pretend play, whether they imagine running to the rescue, serving up cool treats, or grocery shopping.  For generations, kids have enjoyed beauty salon play sets, and...

  10. How To Find The Best Puzzle For Your 1-Year-Old

    If you’re a parent or caregiver looking to improve your child’s problem-solving abilities through play, Melissa & Doug offers a host of developmental puzzles that are perfect for unlocking early learning skills. Puzzles are perfect for improving your kiddo’s problem-solving...

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