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Happy Chocolate Cupcake Day!
Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set : Wooden Play Food : Toy Cupcakes Set by Melissa & Doug Giveaway: 10/18/11 only! TO ENTER: Like Us on Facebook, find the Bake & Decorate Cupcakes giveaway post,...
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Val’s Crafty Corner: Racing Flags!
This idea for creative play and crafty fun is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Valerie Deneen. Enjoy crafting with your kids! -Valerie These racing flags were easy...
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Creative Play Quick Tip: Sort It Out!
Starting around 18 months, toddlers begin to notice differences and commonalities between objects—which means it’s time to sort and group! HOW THEY PLAY: Preschoolers naturally seek to organize...
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From the M&D Playbook: The ABCs of Sorting Play
Blocks, beads, crayons, coins, toy cars . . . As any parent knows, children can find ways to sort just about anything. One of our all-time favorites for sorting and grouping: letter magnets! These...
View ArticleFREE PRINTABLE: Healthy-Eating Shopping List for Kids
This shopping list for kids is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Zina Harrington. Has your little one been living on a diet of 95% Goldfish crackers? Getting kids,...
View Article“Ringer” Gift, Party & Playdate Ideas
You’ve barely got your kiddos back in school, and the birthday-party invitations have already started streaming in. Sheesh! More shopping and figuring out what other kids’ parents will approve of. Or,...
View ArticleTransition Time: From Summer Days to the New School Year
This post about transitioning into a new school year is brought to you you by our guest writer and special needs consultant Dr. Melissa Liguori, Ed. D. Summer is now in full swing and the lazy days...
View ArticleA Birthday Quest: A Tale of Knightly Deeds
Make a lasting impression on children with this creative way to teach kindness, from Guest blogger Julie of HappyStrongHome! When my toddler son requested a Knight in Shining Armor birthday party for...
View ArticleTry the Family Game Suspend & You’ll Be Hooked
If you take the game Suspend to a local coffee shop you’ll inevitably have people stop and ask you, “What are you playing?” The family game comes with twenty-four notched, rubber-tipped wire pieces to...
View ArticleBright and Cheerful Springtime Garden Crafts For Kids
There’s just something magical about gardening with your kids. Planting seeds, nurturing new life, digging your fingers in the soil and creating food you can feed your family. The cherry tomatoes we...
View ArticleLearn How to Count with Animals
Looking for a simple and fun math activity for toddlers and preschoolers? Learn how to count with animals! Young children learn best with hands-on activities. This is why we love to use toys as...
View ArticleHow to host a bike rodeo
May was National Bike Month, an opportunity to celebrate all the reasons we ride. And bike rodeos aren’t just a fun way to celebrate bike month, they are also a great way to help kids practice simple...
View Article3 Back-to-School Tips Every Parent Should Know (+ FREE Morning Checklist...
This free back-to-school printable and these parenting tips will help ensure your family enjoys smooth mornings. This article is brought to you by Melissa & Doug and written by our Blog Ambassador...
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