1. 5 Ideas for the Best Indoor Playdates

   Are you getting ready for winter’s long haul, trying to come up with creative ways to keep your kids entertained while they’re indoors? Hosting playdates can be a great solution. Playdates for toddlers and kids provide opportunities for little ones...

2. Play Ideas & Activities for Your Little Astronaut

   Kids can pretend to be an astronaut anytime, with these creative play and learning activities, brought to us by guest blogger Julie Kieras of HappyStrongHome. Our family recently returned from a trip to Washington D.C., where we enjoyed the National Air and...

3. 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 &...

4. 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...

5. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 4-Year-Olds

   The holidays are a magical time, and for 4-year-olds, it’s prime time for pretend play and hands-on fun! If you're searching to find the perfect Christmas present or holiday gift for the 4-year-old child in your life, we’ve got you...

6. 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...

7. Meet Our New Plush Rainbow Giraffe…Available Online Only!

   For over three decades, Melissa & Doug toys have helped kids color their world with their imaginations. So to celebrate our 35th anniversary, we’ve reimagined our signature giant plush giraffe, giving it a vibrant rainbow-hued makeover. Featuring ombre red, orange,...

8. Celebrate Father’s Day with Favorite Play Tips from Melissa & Doug Dads

   In celebration of Father's Day this year, we’re asking the dads in the Melissa & Doug organization to share their favorite play and toy tips with you.  No corny dad jokes to be found here—just serious play suggestions from Melissa...

9. 20 Ways to Engage With Your Child When You Don't Always Have the Time, Money, or Space

   Let's face it - working in playtime to our busy schedules can be a challenge. I want to give parents and caregivers a go-to list of concrete, screen-free play ideas. Following are 20 of my favorite ideas on how to...

10. On the Go Scratch Art Writing Pad – ABC & 123

    
    The Melissa & Doug Scratch Art ABC & 123 Writing Pad is a creative way to learn and practice the alphabet and numbers! Use the included wooden stylus to follow the arrows and scratch away the black coating while tracing...

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