The type of toys children play with can have a profound effect on their success in adult life, according to an academic report.. Dr Jacqueline Harding, a child behavioural expert, said repetitive ...

Many have observed that sometimes when given a toy as a present, children play with the box the toy came in, or even the gift wrapping. In earlier generations, children's play materials were often ...

Should parents let their kids play with toy guns? Kirsten Nottleson, a parent and teacher educator and consultant of 30 years, says the issue has become a more frequent concern for parents: ...

A poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of school-aged kids found that 63% believe if their kid plays with toys or dolls early in life, they’ll have an easier time fostering new friendships later in life.

Any parent knows how quickly toys can turn a tidy room into a stress-inducing clutter corner. Messy spaces can have more of a detrimental impact than most people realize, says Kelli DeLarue, who ...

The decision to let a child play with a toy gun is ultimately up to their parents. If you don't want your children to play with toy guns, parenting experts recommend not keeping them in your home.

For many parents, “play” sounds simple — until they’re on the floor surrounded by toys and not quite sure what to do. In a ...

We interviewed parents, educators, store managers at kids’ museums, and other experts for the toys that will grow with kids and last them years, including Sarah’s Silks, Magna-Tiles, and Hape ...