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Discover fun and creative ideas to encourage play time with toys, light play, music, multi-sensory activities and tactile art. Also find seasonal holiday crafts!

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Play, Toys

Ingenious Toy Storage Ideas to Revolutionize Your Space

Your home doesn't have to be overwhelmed by toys, even in the throes of raising tiny humans. Revolutionize your space with these ingenious toy storage ideas today!

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Cooking and Kitchen Play, Feeding and Eating

17 Creative Meal Ideas to Entice Your Picky Eater Toddler

Looking for picky eater toddler ideas for mealtimes? These meals are sure to entice your little one to the table.

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Safe Playgrounds: How To Prevent Injuries

Playgrounds are places for children to have fun, but it’s also vital to supervise your children and understand playground safety to avoid a potential injury.

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Cooking and Kitchen Play, Feeding and Eating

Easy & Nutritious Snacks for Kids To Make Themselves

Instill important values while also taking one less chore off your plate by teaching your kids to make these nutritious, easy snacks by themselves.

Sensory Bag

Play, Sensory Activities

7 DIY Mess-Free Sensory Bags

DIY mess-free sensory bags entertain little ones and encourage sensory play and exploration of their senses.

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Product Reviews, Toys

The 5 Best Montessori Toys for Toddlers (1-2 Years Old)

The Best Montessori toys for toddlers encourage the development of life skills, allowing fun simultaneously. Here’s a look at our top picks.

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Product Reviews, Toys

7 Best Musical Instruments for Kids of 2023

It’s never too early to introduce your child to music. Take a look at these interesting, innovative musical toys and instruments to spark your child’s love of music.

Glo Pals in a water sensory table.

Light Play, Sensory Activities

Glo Pals Water-Activated Light-Up Cubes for Sensory Play

Glo Pals are light-up cubes that are only activated when wet! You can play with them in a water table or in the bathtub for sensory water play.

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Tactile Arts and Crafts, Visual Impairment

Accessible Origami for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Accessible Origami provides basic text-only step-by-step instructions on how to fold popular origami figures for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Girl and mom in Superhero costume.

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15 Amazing Imagination Games for Toddlers

Take a step back and let your toddler entertain themselves! Sound too good to be true? Check out these fun imagination games for toddlers that will keep them busy while...

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Sensory Activities

Sensory Seeking Behavior in Children: What to Know

Is your child constantly moving, jumping, in your face, or touching things? These sensory-seeking behaviors are stressful. Learn ways you can help your child.

Strawberry smoothie in a blender.

Assistive Technology, Cooking and Kitchen Play, Special Needs

Switch-Accessible Smoothie Activity For Special Needs Kids

Switch play can include interacting with online switch activities, activating musical toys, or even controlling kitchen appliances like blenders.

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9 Kiddie Pool Games to Keep You Cool This Summer

Looking to keep your kids busy outdoors this summer? These fun kiddie pool games are both fun and cool!

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Sensory Activities

Sensory Input: Everything a Parent Needs to Know

Your child’s challenging behaviors may have to do with their senses. Learn why they may act out and what you can do to help with fun at-home activities!

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Unoccupied Play: Everything a Parent Needs to Know

Unoccupied play is your newborn's way of learning about the world, and you, through play. Find out everything you need to know about this stage of development.