1. 10 Beloved Classic Toys Perfect for the Holidays

    The holidays mean different things to different people, but one aspect we’re all familiar with is the feeling of nostalgia that the holidays inspire—it’s impossible not to think about the past when we get together with friends and family to...
  2. Top Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Olds

    Birthday party planning just became a breeze thanks to help from the expert planners at Melissa & Doug! Favorite Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Old Kids We recently started a series on the blog to help parents and caregivers who might need some support...
  3. 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...
  4. Toy Spotlight: Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart

    Little ones love to mimic adult activities through pretend play and this adorable toy grocery cart definitely delivers! Kids can imagine that they’re strolling through the grocery store with their make-believe coffee cup at hand, and explore features that support...
  5. Toys that Grow with Your Child

    Everything seems to happen so fast these days, so it’s not unusual for kids to outgrow their toys in just a few months or perhaps even a few weeks. As a result, many parents find themselves collecting and storing toys...
  6. 5 Fundamental Skills You Can Teach Kids Through Play

    Board certified behavior analyst Erin Ross shares her tips for skill-building play Not sure what to do with your little one during playtime? Many parents say they aren’t good at playing with their young children, that it’s boring, or they...
  7. Activities & Toys to Help Development of Preschoolers’ Attention Spans

    Preschoolers can go through activities at record speed, and every parent knows just how challenging it can be to hold their interest for an extended period of time.  And while it’s not always easy, finding ways to boost your toddler’s...
  8. Why Babies Love Mirror Toys

    As any parent knows, babies just LOVE to see themselves in their mirror toys. What could be more interesting and relatable to babies than another baby reflected back at them—who looks, feels, and moves just as they do? Sure, babies...
  9. How Play Can Build Skills: An Age-By-Age Guide

    My mother used to occasionally walk into the room and say: “Who am I and what am I doing?” She raised six children, so she had good reason to feel disoriented sometimes. Lately I’m hearing from parents who feel like that every...
  10. Winter Indoor Play Ideas from a Kindergarten Teacher

    If you have ever been stuck inside for multiple days in a row with a child, you know how hard it gets to find ways to keep them busy and off of their screens.  The winter months are especially hard...

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