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 ...

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: ...

Play Doh, Mr. Potato Head and Trolls have been named as the toys most likely to stand the test of time, according to new research. The study of 2,000 American parents examined the toys adults playe… ...

Toys can test mobility skills, trigger senses and help kids focus as well. With so many benefits, the only question remains - how to choose the right kind of toys for them. 2 / 10 ...

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.

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 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 ...

As for gun play specifically: “Kids are going to make guns out of sticks and clay and that’s fine—that’s pretend,” Russ says. It’s best not to stop them, because doing so might shame them.

Toys that aren't just child's play. The advent of cheaper processors and some clever software flourishes has meant that we're seeing a huge rise in connected toys that interact with children, as ...

A study by child-education specialists suggests that playing with touch-screen devices has overtaken Barbie, Ken, and every other form of traditional toy. Kids play with gadgets more than toys ...