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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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. 

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

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Tested by real families, these are the best toys of 2019 for your little kids. Bonus: Many will bring out their creative side, too!

The best toys 2019 for your little kids aged five to eight

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This holiday, we made your shopping easy with these baby toys, which were tested and selected by real kids, from newborn to age three.

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Choosing the right gifts for kids is tough. Get those hard-to-buy-for eight-plus year olds toys that double up as brain games, crafty activities and more.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Get deals on our top toys of the year with these awesome Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals.

The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday toy deals

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'Tis the season for toy shopping! Here, we've rounded up our favourite toy stores across the GTA.

9 best toy stores in Toronto

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Trying to find the perfect toy? We've rounded up the best toy stores in Vancouver (along with a few honourable mentions a short drive from the city.)

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Calling all rescue pups of Adventure Bay! We've rounded up the coolest PAW Patrol toys on the market that your little fan will absolutely adore.

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