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Toy Spotlight: Top & Bake Pizza Counter

Toy Spotlight: Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart

Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

FREE February Printables & Holiday Activities for Kids

Melissa & Doug: The Story Behind Our Passion for Puzzles

3 Ways to Make Play Part of Your Daily Routine

Celebrating Lunar New Year 2023: The Year of the Rabbit

The Power of Pretend Play

The Power of Problem Solving Play

How Play Can Build Skills: An Age-By-Age Guide

10 Ways to Play with Puzzles by an Occupational Therapist

Winter Play Ideas to Connect and Build Kids’ Skills

Toy Spotlight: My Magnetic Daily Calendar

Best Sticker Books and Activities for Preschoolers

Playing with Babies: Setting the Stage for Imagination

How to Stock a Play Kitchen in 7 Easy Steps

Using Play to Talk About the Tough Stuff

Giving the Gift of Play

Toy Spotlight: Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter

10 Coloring Printables for Kids to Imagine Different Occupations

Parents.com Honors Melissa & Doug with Two “Best Toys 2022" Awards

Toy Spotlight: Food Truck Play Tent

Best Holiday Wooden Toys & Gifts for Kids

3 Ways Play Can Help You Raise a Problem-Solver

STEAM Toys: Learning Through Play

Melissa & Doug wins 2022 FSC® Leadership Award for “uncommon excellence”

5 Free November Printables and Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Babies and Play: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Best Throwback Toys and Gifts for the Holidays

7 Free Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Kids

Toy Spotlight: Pineapple Soft Stacker Baby Toy

The 6 Best Stuffed Animals for Kids

5 Ways to Dress Up Your Kids’ Halloween Costumes

The Best Baby Shower Gifts

Toy Spotlight: Fresh Mart Grocery Store
