1. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for Babies and 1-Year-Olds

   Have you been making a holiday gift list and checking it twice or even a third time and you’re still not sure where to start? Well, here’s a gift from Melissa & Doug! We have pulled together a list of...

2. Raising Resilient Kids During Tough Times

   It’s normal to worry about our kids’ emotional development during what may be one of the biggest stressors of our lifetime. But there are things we can do to keep our families hopeful and resilient, no matter what we have...

3. 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...

4. Kids Feeling Down? Here’s How Play Can Help

   We had a few rough years. I’m hearing from a lot of friends and patients’ parents that they are burned out and overloaded. Many have seen signs of this same exhaustion and crankiness in their kids as well — maybe you...

5. The Power of Pretend Play

   Open-ended play is essential for children’s healthy growth and development. It’s so important, pediatricians are even writing prescriptions for it! That’s why at Melissa & Doug we are so excited to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an...

6. Play Tips with Dr. Jenny: Rollables Ocean Slide

   In the most recent installment of our ongoing YouTube video series, Dr. Jenny Radesky—a developmental behavioral pediatrician, mother of two, and contributor to the Living Playfully blog—shares with parents and caregivers her tips and insights on how play creates a foundation for life...

7. The Best Baby Shower Gifts

   If you’ve got a baby-themed celebration coming up on your calendar, we’ve got you covered: Melissa & Doug’s new line of baby and infant toys would make for perfect baby shower gifts! Top 10 Baby Gifts That Parents will Love,...

8. Toy Spotlight: Super Smile Dentist Play Set

   Brush Up on Pretend Play It's National Dentist Day on March 6! Polish kids' imaginations with our Super Smile Dentist Play Set! Pretend play makes great practice for when kids face real-world situations, so if your kiddo gets anxious about...

9. Best Birthday Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

   Shopping for that perfect gift for a child’s first birthday party? The play experts at Melissa & Doug are here to help you find the toy that’s just right for your child.  When gift-giving for a 1-year-old, you may want...

10. 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...

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