“We’re trained to use toys as tools—that’s what separates us from a typical playgroup,” she explained. “We break child development down into many steps, small pieces of big milestones.

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If you want to foster your child’s independent learning and play, Montessori-inspired toys can help them confidently engage with the world on their own. Sami Krasny, a play-based education ...

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Christmas is on the horizon, which means soon, a tidal wave of shiny new toys will be flooding out of UK stores and into your shopping baskets. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or family friend, ...

An American poses for a photo with a panda fluffy toy at Yu Garden in Shanghai on Sept 19, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] China's toy industry is embedded with huge business opportunities as reflected by ...

A growing number of adults are buying toys for themselves. Some have managed to cash in on their obsessions, building up lucrative followings of toy fans online. Toy companies including Mattel and ...