1. The Power of Pretend Play

   Open-ended play is essential for children’s healthy growth and development. It’s so important, pediatricians are even writing prescriptions for it! That’s why at Melissa & Doug we are so excited to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an...

2. Indoor Play Ideas for Kids

   Engaging Indoor Activities for Families That Your Kids Will Love It’s a predicament every parent and caregiver faces at one point: Your children are full of restless energy, but going outside to play isn’t an option. And while it can...

3. Made to Re-Love: Give the Gift of Timeless Toys

   With the holidays behind us and a fresh new year ahead, it's the perfect time to clean out the toy box and consider passing along any Melissa & Doug toys your kids have outgrown. We believe our timeless toys are "Made to Re-Love," well-designed...

4. 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...

5. Toy Spotlight: Ms. Rachel Wooden Learning Blocks

   We’re here to spell it out for you: Our new Ms. Rachel toys are here — including a beautiful set of wooden alphabet and learning blocks! Ms. Rachel, if you don't know, is a huge star in the baby and...

6. Fun Roadtrip Games for Families

   As parents, this is a scene that will probably sound familiar to you: You plan the family road trip of your dreams, spend a week packing, and finally make it out on the road. Just as you pull onto the...

7. The Best Drawing Pads For Kids To Bring Imagination To Life

   Painting and Drawing Bring Imagination to Life Painting, drawing, and coloring let your child bring their wildest, most creative imaginings to life on paper. We all love seeing the final results, but let’s be honest: the mess and cleanup can...

8. Toy Spotlight: Sort, Stock, Select Vending Machine

   Kids are naturally curious, and want to understand how things work. The latest pretend play offering from Melissa & Doug not only promotes learning cause-and-effect, it inspires kids to be entrepreneurs and manage their own business! Now available at MelissaAndDoug.com,...

9. Play That Helps Give ALL Kids the Confidence to Be Themselves

   One of the most rewarding aspects of our work at Melissa & Doug is hearing from parents, teachers, and therapists about how their children play with our inclusive toys – sometimes in ways we never imagined! Especially heartwarming are the...

10. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

    If you’re looking for a few ways to inspire creativity and excitement with colorful, hands-on, and age-appropriate toys for the upcoming holiday season, we hope you’ll find this list of gift ideas for 2-year-olds helpful! We’ve chosen some of our favorite top toys...

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