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Toys bring joy to kids but they can also help children express their other emotions as well. Senior Editor for The Toy Insider, James Zahn, joined us with his toy suggestions. For more information ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “social and emotional learning” a lot when it comes to education, but what exactly does that look like in practice? There are toys out there that help kids practice ...

New York — 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 ...

The best toys for 6-year-old boys cater to their fledgling interests and new curiosities, whether that’s building, creating arts and crafts, playing sports or pretending to be their favorite character ...

Many first-time pandemic parents are worried: Are their children are on-track with their social and emotional skills? With the world in lockdown mode for the better part of two years, many babies born ...

A new toy certification that embraces mental, emotional and social health is resonating with a growing number of toy makers. It's called MESH, and is being used as a designation for toys that teach ...

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.

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Understanding what's developmentally typical for your child's social-emotional growth is just the first step. Once you know what to expect at each age, the next question becomes: How can I actually ...