toys

Parents are bracing for sticker shock at the toy store—here’s what’s driving the price hike

More than 75% of toys sold in the U.S. come from China, and new tariffs on imports—some as high as 145%, though...

Jenna Bush Hager is every mom exhausted from assembling her kids’ toys

“And he’s looking at you like there’s something wrong with your fine motor skills,” she said of her 4-year-old son Hal.

Holiday Inn Express staff documents fun adventures of a guest’s missing stuffed animal before sending it back home

"He used the computers in the lobby to look up how to get to you, but he got distracted by pictures of squirrels! Silly dog!"

Here’s how to actually buy fewer toys this year, according to a sustainability expert

In her new book, “Mothering Earth: The Busy Family’s Guide to Saving the Planet,” author Julia Rockwell shares how cutting back on toys helps both kids and the Earth.

Costco’s LEGO storage table will save your feet from stepping on bricks

It’s got two building surfaces and it’s a smart storage solution, to boot.

Fisher-Price recalls Thomas & Friends Toy Trains

Check your toy boxes and playrooms for these recalled toys.

Here’s the ultimate Disney World packing list for kids and babies

Packing for babies and children for the most magical place on earth doesn’t have to be so challenging.

Playing with Barbies helps kids work on social skills, research finds

A study conducted by Cardiff University and Barbie shows that doll play lights up the brain regions linked to social development and empathy.

Try this easy DIY Halloween sensory bag with your toddler

Spooky spiders get a whole new look.

This dried flower LEGO set makes the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece

“Thanksgiving day project for teens — no phones until they work together."

8 homemade toys that will entertain your child and encourage cognitive growth

Young children do not need expensive toys.

Reddit thread offers best options for donating toys so they’ll get used again: ‘Such awesome suggestions’

“Many foster kids have never had a new toy of their own.”

Keep your kids out of treble with these 6 DIY homemade instruments

If you’re tired of your kids banging on your pots and pans, it’s time to channel their love of music and creativity by making an easy homemade instrument.

Innovative company lets parents save money by renting toys for kids

“We were overwhelmed by the idea of a playroom full of toys."

The 6 best Pikler triangles that build gross motor skills while having fun

Few toys offer so much fun, learning and versatility.

Dear companies: Stop shipping Christmas toys in their original packaging PLEASE

WHYYYY DO THEY DO THIS?!

Announcing the 12 Days of Giveaways winners

See the prizes for Motherly's 12 Days of Giveaways 2022

Timeless gifts that won’t end up in the giveaway pile by spring

From an award-winning play designer and mom of two.

20 toys from the Melissa & Doug Black Friday Sale you’ll thank yourself for buying

And they won't be in the giveaway pile by spring, either.

Toys ‘R’ Us is making its comeback in over 400 stores

Thanks to Macy's, Toys 'R' Us has a home again—both in stores and online.