[Stefan] built a simple wooden enclosure ... But, how did his niece like it? Like many toys for toddlers, it needed not-quite-minor repairs after just nine months, so you be the judge.

The best Montessori toys are simple, close-ended and help encourage independent play. “There are tons of companies that use the word ‘Montessori’ to describe their toys, but there’s no ...

“We’re trained to use toys as tools—that’s what separates us from a typical playgroup,” she explained. “We break child development down into many steps, small pieces of big milestones.

Fidget spinners burst onto the scene a couple years ago. Since then, they’ve evolved into more than just spinners. Get ideas of what to get ...

Your hands do a lot of work between the keyboard and the mouse, why the heck are you letting your feet be so lazy? [Dossier van D.] is putting an end to the podiatric sloth. He built this set of ...

Prior to this age, many kids pretend to cook meals in a toy kitchen, but at 9 they may be able to follow a recipe and prepare a real home-cooked meal. Advertisement When it comes to presents ...

“These suction cup toys are one of my go-to toys,” shares Usher. “They promote hand dexterity and strength, and they produce a simple cause-and-effect as they make a nice ‘pop’ sound when pulled off ...