1. How to Create an All-Around-the-Town Adventure at Home!

    Starting at an early age, children begin to discover a sense of self. Their experiences within their immediate surroundings play an important role in their development.  When kids explore how they fit in with their own community and neighborhood, it...
  2. How Play Can Help Kids Build Problem-Solving Skills

    Mister Rogers once said “Play is the work of childhood.” I’m guessing children don’t see it as work, but from an adult point of view, it is true that play is the main childhood activity that results in growth and...
  3. Plan a First Day Hike with National Park Foundation Toys!

    This coming New Year, make a family resolution to partake in a celebratory First Day Hike to start 2024 off right! The National Park Service is promoting First Day Hikes as a way to get people active and enjoy the...
  4. Toy Spotlight: Wooden Café Barista Coffee Shop

    September 29 is National Coffee Day! When children engage in pretend play, they can freely practice real world situations, express their feelings on their own terms, and reap multiple developmental benefits. Melissa & Doug’s award-winning toys are designed with this...
  5. NEW! Themed Gift Sets for Every Age

    Our New Bundles Make Gift Giving Easy Whether you’re a mom, dad, aunt, grandparent, or friend, you’ve probably struggled to come up with the perfect gift for a child. Or maybe you’re just overwhelmed by all the options. Because we’ve...
  6. Throw a Melissa & Doug Pizza and Ice Cream Party at Home!

    Pretend play can help prepare kids for real-world situations — even fun ones like pizza and ice cream parties! On Saturday, November 4, we'll be celebrating our 35th anniversary with a pizza party at the CAMP Store Columbus Circle, featuring...
  7. 5 Reasons to Love Our Wooden Toys

    For over 30 years, wood has been at the heart of Melissa & Doug’s toy collection. We built our brand on the popularity of our timeless, wooden puzzles. Recognized as the #1 preschool brand for wooden and sustainable toys,* Melissa...
  8. The Power of Play: How Fun & Games Help Children Thrive

    Melissa & Doug recently sponsored a webinar presented by the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) parenting website, HealthyChildren.org. Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medical Editor of HealthyChildren.org, the webinar featured special guest Dr. Michael Yogman, a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, discussing topics...
  9. Tips to Help Organize Kids' Toys

    The Ultimate Game Changer: Finding the Right Storage to Organize Your Child’s Toys   Organization takes on a whole new importance once you have kids. As parents and caregivers, it can feel like no matter how many times we tidy,...
  10. Fun Activities for 1-Year-Olds

    Melissa & Doug's Favorite Activities for 1-Year-Olds We all remember our pre-teen and early teen years as an awkward stage in life. But what we don’t remember is how confusing and exciting being a 1-year-old was like. At 1, kids are...

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