1. Blue’s Clues & You! Cheat Sheet and Play Ideas for Parents

   With Melissa & Doug now featuring new Blue's Clues & You! toys in its selection, we’re loving learning about the characters and how they can inspire real-world learning for our kids! Here’s a cheat sheet to help “clue” parents in to what their kids...

2. 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...

3. Toy Spotlight: Jumbo Burrow Bunny Stuffed Animal

   In this Toy Spotlight blog, our featured toy really takes the (carrot) cake—it’s the Melissa & Doug Jumbo Burrow Bunny Plush Stuffed Animal, and just in time for Easter, too! The Easter Bunny has captured the hearts and imaginations of...

4. How Play Can Help Your Child Get Ready for School: Problem Solving

   “What does my child need to know to be ready for kindergarten?” As a kindergarten teacher, this is one of the most popular questions parents ask me — and my answer might surprise you. Most parents expect me to say,...

5. 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...

6. Our Sustainability Story: Creating a More Playful Planet

   At Melissa & Doug, it’s natural for us to expand our brand purpose beyond nurturing children’s imaginations to nurturing the environment, both ecological AND social. This helps us lay a better foundation for restoring play and children’s futures. And it...

7. How to Stock a Play Kitchen in 7 Easy Steps

   When it comes to creating play spaces for your kids, it’s hard for parents and caregivers to even know where to start, because there are so many options to choose from. That’s why the play space experts at Melissa &...

8. Winter Play Ideas to Connect and Build Kids’ Skills

   The holidays are over and a long winter lies ahead. The increased indoor family time provides opportunities to connect with one another through play — and deepen relationships and important skills.  “When parents and caregivers play with a child, it...

9. Toy Spotlight: La Patisserie Bakery

   Order up, chefs: If your child enjoys cooking up fun with pretend kitchen play, don’t miss this month’s Toy Spotlight item, La Patisserie Bakery! Our pretend French bakery playset encourages kids to explore play scenarios as both the baker and...

10. Toy Spotlight: Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set

    When your little ones need to help their beloved plush pets with urgent pretend medical care, trust that Melissa & Doug will be on call to assist! Pretend play gives kids the opportunity to immerse themselves in the story and...

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