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Toy guide

Looking for new ways to engage your child? Whether it’s play kitchens or pool toys, classic games or the year’s top trends, your kids will love these toy ideas. 

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Toys

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Books

We're happy to put an end to the piles of random plastic toys accumulating in our homes.

McDonald's is ditching its plastic Happy Meal toys for greener options

McDonald's is ditching its plastic Happy Meal toys for greener options and we're lovin' it

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News

As warm weather hits and school ends, it’s the perfect time for activities, games and toys, all while building those all-important developmental skills.

Just because school’s out doesn’t mean the learning stops, too! There are plenty of great ways to keep your kids engaged over the summer so they keep on learning and growing—while still having fun. Here are some ideas about how to encourage that healthy play.

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Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

Many benefits come with outdoor play, from motor-skill development and stress reduction to skills traditionally learned in a classroom—and endless fun, too!

There are many benefits that come with outdoor play, from motor-skill development and stress reduction to skills traditionally learned in a classroom—not to mention endless fun!

Why outdoor play is important for kids

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Plus, your house is cluttered and it's bad for the environment. Here's why too many toys is a problem for your kid and your family.

Having too many toys actually makes your kid bored

Plus, your house is cluttered and it's bad for the environment. Here's the case for fewer toys.

Why having more toys actually makes your kid bored

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Games

Instead of spending a ton of money, check your recycling bins and junk drawers for items you can repurpose as homemade baby toys.

7 homemade baby toys you can make out of ordinary household stuff

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Baby games

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Holiday

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Toys

9 expertly picked birthday gifts for kids

Easy loot bag ideas that kids love

Fabulous first birthday gifts

How the Fisher-Price Play Lab turns child's play into engaging, educational toys

22 top toys for babies and toddlers

34 top toys for preschoolers

28 top toys for little kids

18 top toys for big kids

8 top toys for the playroom

10 new books for your kid's library

McDonald's is ditching its plastic Happy Meal toys for greener options and we're lovin' it

How to keep kids learning through play this summer

Why outdoor play is important for kids

Why having more toys actually makes your kid bored

7 homemade baby toys you can make out of ordinary household stuff

Hand-picked gifts from Mastermind Toys

8 best toys for big kids

29 best toys for preschoolers

30 best toys for babies and toddlers

29 best toys for little kids