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Senses are how we engage with the world around us. And for kids, who are frankly pretty new to being in the world at all, sensory engagement is important for cognitive development — whether they’re ...

Fidget toys have become all the rage in recent years. From occupational therapy offices to classrooms to work meetings, these items have spread like wildfire for their usefulness in keeping busy hands ...

A few weeks back, I wrote about how families can build skilled readers at home and the best books, games, and activities to help do just that. Another big part of learning to read, as I often explain ...

While threenagers sure have minds of their own, they’re also some of the most curious, endearing, inquisitive, and exploratory beings on the planet. Shopping for toys for a 3-year-old can seem like ...

Andrea Carrillo is a writer and editor with over six years of experience covering beauty, travel, wellness, and shopping for national lifestyle publications, including GQ and Reader's Digest. Kelly ...

Sensory toys are babies' first introduction to colors, music, different textures, and so much more. Somehow, a soft-shell taco toy can help with their color recognition, and, yup, a frog with a zipped ...

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