Common toy injuries include eye injuries. Tamara Oechslin, O.D., Ph.D., associate professor at the UAB School of Optometry , ...

In fact, when children talk to toys, they are using their imagination. They give toys emotions, voices, and identities, just ...

Holiday shopping is underway this year, but not all presents are on the nice list, with research finding that some are more dangerous than others. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ...

As Christmas creeps ever closer, it can be difficult to know what to get your child for the big day. Toys provide an enormous opportunity for childhood brain development—but not all toys are created ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...

Over the last 17 years on the front lines of the children’s toy industry, I’ve watched some of the titans of the industry chase sales at the expense of development. Perhaps that’s unsurprising ...

In today’s digital age, more and more children are spending hours glued to screens, often with little regulation from parents. While screens may seem like an easy way to keep kids occupied, experts ...

A coalition of leading child-development specialists and technology-safety advocates is urging parents not to purchase AI-powered toys this holiday season, warning that the devices can undermine ...

TORONTO - As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms ...