Post by Izzy Ford, Jenna Leadbeater, and Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff Here come the holidays, and the toy industry is revving up with AI chatbots built into stuffed animals and mini robots. These ...

For many parents, Montessori toys have become the new buzzword. But do children really need them? We ask experts.

When looking for toys that foster a child’s development, there are three things to remember—education, engagement and entertainment. “Educational toys benefit kids’ motor, sensory and problem-solving ...

Co-play and face-to-face interaction shape communication, emotional growth and problem-solving. Play, whether a child plays alone, with peers or with caregivers, supports brain development and early ...

Helma van Rijn has developed a toy that uses a new method for teaching words to autistic children. She developed this toy as part of her graduation project at Delft University of Technology's Faculty ...

If I could go back in time, I would love to play with my kids as 6-month-olds again. At that age, they’re funny, curious and starting to truly play for the first time. The best toys for 6-month-olds ...

Here are some of the best developmental toys for baby’s first 12 months to help your baby develop into a strong, smart little character — without being under- or over-stimulated. “Your tot’s toy ...