Toys

Major news for Barbie—she can finally wear flats!

Major news for Barbie—she can finally wear flats!

Barbie just got more fashionable!

Alyssa Ashton

Star Wars: 11 out-of-this-galaxy gifts

Star Wars: 11 out-of-this-galaxy gifts

Whether your little one is a fan of the Jedi Masters or the Evil Empire, we've rounded up 11 great picks for every type of Star Wars fan.

Amy Valm

What's so wrong with a birthday party registry?

What's so wrong with a birthday party registry?

Jennifer Pinarski defends the mom who wrote a so-called "demanding party invitation" for her child's first birthday.

Jennifer Pinarski

It's ridiculous that in 2015 we need #IncludeTheGirls!

It's ridiculous that in 2015 we need #IncludeTheGirls!

After another campaign calling for fair gender representation in kids' toys goes viral, Emma Waverman wonders when manufacturers will finally wake up.

Emma Waverman

8 magical unicorn products

8 magical unicorn products

Enchanted horses are making a major comeback, and these unicorn products are sure to put smiles on wee faces.

Today's Parent

Lego's beauty tips reinforce gender stereotypes

Lego's beauty tips reinforce gender stereotypes

Lego Club magazine sparks controversy with "Emma's Beauty Tips!" column that suggests haircuts based on a girl's face shape.

Emma Waverman

Jurassic Park recreated with Lego in epic stop-motion video!

Jurassic Park recreated with Lego in epic stop-motion video!

This awesome video of Jurassic Park recreated with Lego was made by a dad-daughter duo and their friends.

Cara Smusiak

American Girl dolls: Love 'em or loathe 'em?

American Girl dolls: Love 'em or loathe 'em?

Today's Parent editor Nadine Silverthorne weighs the pros and cons of her daughter's new American Girl doll.

Nadine Silverthorne

New Lego ad step in the right direction

New Lego ad step in the right direction

While it may not be perfect, the new Lego ad geared towards young girls is a good start.

Emma Waverman

9 ways Lego has changed since we were kids

9 ways Lego has changed since we were kids

From its obvious branding to its elaborate builder sets, Lego just isn't what it used to be.

Emma Waverman

The big Barbie fail—and why we love the Lammily doll

The big Barbie fail—and why we love the Lammily doll

"I Can Be a Computer Engineer" doesn't live up to its title as Barbie infuriatingly calls on the boys for coding help.

Emma Waverman

Top 10 toys at the National Toy Hall of Fame

Top 10 toys at the National Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame celebrates toys that have been loved by generations. And this year they’ve added three more.

Jessica Herrington

The ultimate toy guide 2014

The ultimate toy guide 2014

For everyone from Frozen fans to master builders, find kid-tested, parent-rated gift ideas by age or interest in our annual toy guide!

Today's Parent

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 25 toys for little kids

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 25 toys for little kids

After rigorous testing by Canadian families, we've narrowed down the best toys for little kids aged five to eight.

Leah Rumack

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 17 toys for big kids

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 17 toys for big kids

Hard-to-buy-for older kids will love this roundup of crafty, high-tech and brain-busting gadgets.

Leah Rumack

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 30 toys for preschoolers

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 30 toys for preschoolers

Looking for new and great toys for your little one? The search is over. Put to the test by real Canadian families, here are 30 toys for preschoolers.

Leah Rumack

The ultimate 2014 toys: WOW toys for all ages

The ultimate 2014 toys: WOW toys for all ages

We call our highest-rated toys a "wow" toy. The families who tested these toys thought they were extra amazing. Here's a roundup of our 22 big winners.

Leah Rumack

Breaking Bad toys: The real issue for parents

Breaking Bad toys: The real issue for parents

Parents have been up in arms about the Breaking Bad toys stocked at Toys 'R Us. But here's what they should really be concerned about.

Emma Waverman

6 reasons why you should buy The Penis Doll

6 reasons why you should buy The Penis Doll

The Penis Doll: Have you heard about the doll with the anatomically-correct body parts? Here are six reasons to buy one for your kids.

Emma Waverman

Best outdoor toys and games for kids

Best outdoor toys and games for kids

These backyard toys and games for kids help families make the most out of warm weather playtime.

Sasha Emmons