1. Career Day for Kids: Exploring Occupations through Play

    It's Career Day for Kids, with great ways to explore occupations! "What do you want to be when you grow up?" That’s a question all children seem to hear. Think about all of the exciting adult careers you wanted to...
  2. Meet New Sticker WOW! Characters with FREE Printables

    Introducing two new Sticker WOW! Sticker Stamper Characters: Atlas the Astronaut & Frosty the Ice Cream! Our line of innovative Sticker WOW! toys has taken the world by storm, and the Sticker Stamper frenzy continues with the release of two new...
  3. Top Birthday Party Themes for 3-Year-Olds

    Parents planning a birthday party for their children generally fall into one of two distinct categories: “Can’t wait to do it!” versus “Can somebody else do it?” But party planning for kids’ birthday parties doesn’t have to be a stressful...
  4. Indoor Fun Guide: How to Entertain Kids When They’re Stuck Inside

    Parents and caregivers, if your kids need a cure for the common ailment known as cabin fever, Melissa & Doug has the prescription for some much needed indoor fun! We’re here to rescue your sanity with this handy Indoor Fun...
  5. The Power of Problem Solving Play

    This is the third in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. One of the many cool things about play is that it helps kids learn to become problem solvers. Think about children building block...
  6. Best Holiday Stocking Stuffers & Small Gifts for Kids

    Although stocking stuffers can be small and/or inexpensive, they can still make the biggest memories for kids. Plus, they’re great to have on-hand if you get surprise visitors throughout the holiday season. Here, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite Melissa &...
  7. What Are The Best Sensory Toys And How Do They Help Your Child?

    Everything You Wanted to Know About Sensory Toys Let’s start off with defining what a sensory toy is: sensory toys are designed to stimulate one or more of the senses. So why is that important for children? For one thing,...
  8. Top Birthday Party Themes for 2-Year-Olds

    Parents and caregivers, never worry about planning a kid birthday party ever again! The play experts at Melissa & Doug have come up with a series of blog posts designed to make party planning stress a thing of the past....
  9. Our Top 10 Toys for Summer Travel

    If your family is traveling this summer, make sure you pack top travel toys from Melissa & Doug. We’ve crafted a specially curated selection for a top 10 list of Melissa & Doug travel toys that you’ll want to consider...
  10. 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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