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 are few popular toy brands today that children can say were enjoyed by their parents and even their grandparents. Aside from the more generic toys such as balls and kites, most brands from three generations ago are no longer with us or occupy a small niche in...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And for those of us with kiddos at home – or grandkids, picking out the perfect presents can be a challenge. With a few exceptions, trends and the popularity of toys tend to change from year to year. And much like...
Almost any toy can be unsafe. Kids can notoriously put untold numbers of foreign objects into their nostrils, for example. And many a small child has had to have a LEGO® brick or some other small toy item removed from their noses by medical personnel. Not to mention...
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...
