Rebecca Hill had noticed her younger son playing with the toy, but it was only after a few days that she saw what was going ...

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 ...

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.

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: ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

A guide to open-ended building toys from a veteran of physical and digital toy development, and including Keva planks, Clixo Rainbow Pack, National Geographic marble run, and MathLink Cubes.

If you want to foster your child’s independent learning and play, Montessori-inspired toys can help them confidently engage with the world on their own. Sami Krasny, a play-based education ...