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35 Ways to Bring More Screen-Free Fun to Your Child's Life
Melissa & Doug marks its 35th anniversary this year, and in honor of that noteworthy milestone, we’re celebrating throughout 2023 in all kinds of ways! As champions of open-ended, imaginative, and screen-free play for babies, toddlers, and kids since the very... -
52 Fun & Easy Play Ideas for Screen-Free Week or Any Week
If you’re concerned about your child’s screen time, consider going on a digital retreat with your kids during Screen-Free Week (May 6-10). Screen-Free Week is a non-profit advocacy program that promotes the idea that families should find time to dream,... -
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... -
Indoor Play Ideas for Kids
Engaging Indoor Activities for Families That Your Kids Will Love It’s a predicament every parent and caregiver faces at one point: Your children are full of restless energy, but going outside to play isn’t an option. And while it can... -
The Benefits of Playing with Stickers
When kids play with stickers, they’re doing a lot more than adding decorations to their playroom furniture—they’re also experiencing the many benefits that sticker play can provide Parenting experts, pediatricians, and child psychologists agree that sticker play—locating, peeling, applying, and... -
Toy Spotlight: Fun at the Fair! Snow-Cone & Slushie Play Set
Countless studies have shown that play is critical to child development. It enhances cognitive abilities and lays the foundation for kids to successfully engage with others. Melissa & Doug toys provide wonderful, creative opportunities for your child to engage in... -
20 Ways to Engage With Your Child When You Don't Always Have the Time, Money, or Space
Let's face it - working in playtime to our busy schedules can be a challenge. I want to give parents and caregivers a go-to list of concrete, screen-free play ideas. Following are 20 of my favorite ideas on how to... -
The Best Dinosaur Toys And Gifts For Kids
Does your child obsess over all things dinosaur? Dinosaur toys—check. Dinosaur gifts—check. Dinosaur chicken nuggets—of course! If you’re shopping for a dino-loving little one, we’ve got some playfully prehistoric dinosaur toys and gift ideas for you to wrap up for... -
Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 4-Year-Olds
The holidays are a magical time, and for 4-year-olds, it’s prime time for pretend play and hands-on fun! If you're searching to find the perfect Christmas present or holiday gift for the 4-year-old child in your life, we’ve got you... -
Easel Activities for Kids
For preschoolers, easel art combines the best of all worlds into one fun activity. It pairs creative and cognitive skill development with physical movements, allowing your little one to strengthen their fine motor skills, planning abilities, hand-eye coordination and so...
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