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FREE National Pasta Day Printable Activity for Kids
Here’s a fun fact: Americans collectively eat six billion (!) pounds of pasta every year, which averages about 20 pounds per person annually. No wonder there’s a National Pasta Day to celebrate—mark your calendars for October 17. To help your... -
How Toys Can Help Develop Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence
What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is a phrase that gets tossed around quite a bit. But what does it actually mean, and how does it pertain to your child and their playtime? Emotional intelligence refers to a person being... -
Earth Day Activities for Kids
Happy Earth Day! At Melissa & Doug, we take our commitment to sustainability seriously. Want to do your part at home to help protect the planet? Here are some eco-friendly activities you can take on as a family — for... -
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... -
PAW Patrol Cheat Sheet for Parents
Now that Melissa & Doug is proudly featuring new PAW Patrol toys in its selection, we’ve quickly become experts in all things related to the pawsome pups! Here’s a cheat sheet that can help parents connect with kids as they... -
52 Fun & Easy Play Ideas for Screen-Free Week or Any Week
If you’re concerned about your child’s screen time, consider going on a digital retreat with your kids during Screen-Free Week (May 6-10). Screen-Free Week is a non-profit advocacy program that promotes the idea that families should find time to dream,... -
Blue’s Clues & You! Cheat Sheet and Play Ideas 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... -
Winter Play Ideas to Connect and Build Kids’ Skills
The holidays are over and a long winter lies ahead. The increased indoor family time provides opportunities to connect with one another through play — and deepen relationships and important skills. “When parents and caregivers play with a child, it... -
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... -
Celebrating 35 Years of Imagination: 2023 Year in Review
The holidays are always a time of reflection and gratitude, and it’s no different for those of us here at Melissa & Doug. With the New Year fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to...
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