1. Blue's Clues & You! Cheat Sheet for Parents

    With Melissa & Doug now featuring new Blue's Clues & You! toys in its selection, we’re loving learning about the characters and how they can inspire real-world learning for our kids! Here’s a cheat sheet to help “clue” parents in to what their kids...
  2. STEAM Toys: Learning Through Play

    Anyone who has watched kids play can see their natural curiosity as they explore and try new things. It’s in their nature to take things apart and put them back together, design their own contraptions, and solve problems – all...
  3. Celebrate National Sandwich Day with a FREE Printable & More

    No wonder we celebrate National Sandwich Day (November 3)—in the United States alone, nearly half of all adults eat at least one sandwich a day. That adds up to over 125 million sandwiches eaten in the U.S. every single day!...
  4. 35 Ways to Bring More Screen-Free Fun to Your Child's Life

    As champions of open-ended, imaginative, and screen-free play for babies, toddlers, and kids since the very beginning, Melissa & Doug strongly believes in the power of play: that every kid deserves to have the space, opportunity, and resources to discover...
  5. Melissa & Doug & Stickers: A Closer Look at the Popular Play Pattern

    One of the ever-popular play patterns for kids has been sticking around for over 60 years!  Ever since Stan Avery invented the self-adhesive label in 1935, stickers have captured kids’ imaginations. Melissa & Doug makes a variety of sticker products,...
  6. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 3-Year-Olds

    Preschoolers love pretend play and we are here for it! There’s nothing better than watching kids get engaged and immersed in playing with our favorite top toys for 3-year-olds. These holiday gifts are ones kids will love, and you’ll feel...
  7. Celebrate National Dentist Day with FREE Printable Activity for Kids & More

    According to a recent study on dental anxiety, 80 percent of adults report feeling discomfort over getting dental treatments, with 20 percent saying they were “scared” and 5 percent avoiding dental care entirely. If those results are accurate, then we...
  8. Getting the Most from Our Website

    Want to make the most out of your experience on MelissaAndDoug.com? Our site has developed over the years to be THE place to shop timeless toys. Plus, on our Living Playfully blog, we provide play tips, free printable activities for kids,...
  9. 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...
  10. How to Scale Back Screen Time Over School Breaks

    When school and extracurricular activities are on hiatus, kids may have an abundance of unstructured time on their hands. Normally, that’s a gift because most children don’t get enough downtime these days. One of the greatest skills we can foster...

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