Just because a toy’s packaging says it’s educational doesn’t make it so. That’s the finding from a new study in JAMA Pediatrics that found some toys being marketed as language promoters got in the way of learning. Research shows that for kids to understand, speak and eventually read or write a language, they need to hear it — lots … Continue reading The Trouble With Talking Toys
5 Important Reasons Why Soft Toys Are Great for Childhood Development
Toddlers get attached to dolls, puppets, and stuffed animals — and with good reason. These toys teach them important skills. More and more these days, if you walk in to any toy store, online or otherwise, you’ll be faced with such a wide variety of toy choices it will make your head spin. There … Continue reading 5 Important Reasons Why Soft Toys Are Great for Childhood Development