The childhood thrill of going to a toy store has enthralled children in this country for over a hundred years. That’s because toy stores have a long history in America, dating back to the late 19th century when the first dedicated toy shops began to appear. Before...
There is something about kneading squishy things like a NeeDoh® Ball that is both relaxing and therapeutic for most people. This is why certain types of “fidget” toys have become so popular over the years. Namely, those squeezy, squishy, smooshy stress balls. While...
Many people of heard of the so-called “Peter Pan syndrome.” This is a concept that was based on the idea that some adults have trouble growing up and are emotionally “trapped” in childhood. Of course, what most of us realize is that deep inside every one of us is a...
When we think of ourdoor play, most of us feel as if it was “A long time ago in a society far, far away….” that we were actually able to enjoy that! That’s how it can feel for many older parents and grandparents who did not grow up with video...
Toys and games come and go, as do fads and trends. Take spinners, for example. It appears that the jury may still be out as to whether spinners are still a “thing” or not. For example, a 2020 article about the widespread banning of spinners reported, “The banning...
It seems to occur just about every year. The holidays roll along, Halloween drifts quickly into Thanksgiving, and then, before you know it, winter arrives, and it’s only a few days before Christmas. And there are still gifts you haven’t picked out! Not to worry – our...
