The modern toy world likes to tempt parents with colorful, battery-operated, fancy-looking playthings, but the toys that stand the true test of time are simple, open-ended building toys. I say this as ...

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Making toys to distribute to children throughout the area has become a holiday tradition for the Central Indiana Woodworkers.

As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional resilience. And toy companies are paying close attention.

Which STEM toy for toddlers is best? STEM toys for toddlers — built around the main principles of STEM, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics — offer kids the chance to learn ...

Truly great toys do more than just occupy your little one’s attention—they spark creativity, entertain, and teach. That’s exactly what makes so many magnetic toys such a worthwhile investment: They ...

First year UNC-Chapel Hill student Enakshi Chawla rewires a bubble machine at Carolina Adapts Toys For Children, a student club that modifies toys for children with disabilities. Once a week, a group ...