Toys are more than simply a way to play. They have proven capabilities to help child development. Now scientists think they can help with autism treatment. Toys are great. They help children develop their motor skills. They help them learn … Continued
Stuffed animals help children with a lot of stuff. You can add learning and reading to that list, too. A new study says stuffies motivate children to read. The researchers from Okayama University, Kanazawa University, the Osaka Institute of Technology … Continued
Proper sleep is very important for every person. More so for growing children. They often have trouble sleeping well, though, due to various reasons. Some kids are just restless, others have bad sleeping habits or patterns. Usually a glass of … Continued
Fisher-Price announced a new partnership with Save the Children which will bring some smiles to children in need. The partnership kicks-off tomorrow. Fisher-Price will donate to the children’s charity 1 British pound from the sale of each toy from the … Continued
Leka is a new type of smart toy which is created to help children with developmental disorders to learn. Leka has many interactive features making play fun and educational. Currently Leka is on Indiegogo looking to raise initial funding for … Continued
From time to time, everyone suffers. There are many kinds of pain but they can all be relieved by the same cure – a hug. Even a hug from a stuffed animal. Physical pain, emotional pain, it is something no … Continued
Anxiety is an often seen condition in children, although parents notice when it is quite late. There are some early sings that point to a possible problem. If you take notice early on, you can take the needed precautions and … Continued
It’s almost like a tradition for children to latch on to stuffed animals, blankets or something similar. There is a scientific reason for that. Back in the 1950s, English pediatrician and psychiatrist Donald Winnicott first coined the term “transitional object,” … Continued
Modern children are “growing up” too fast for the toys and lose interest quicker than ever. At least this is what more and more experts are agreeing on. Hilary Kennelly, of the West Wales Museum of Childhood, said the industry … Continued
Toys and other stuffed animals are not only fun and a good company, they can actually be essential for the early learning abilities of children. They can help learn colors, shapes, basic motor skills and much, much more. “Toys have … Continued