There are limitless options to browse, so we spoke with experts to compile a guide to the best toys to shop for.

NYU scientists are using light to precisely control how tiny particles organize themselves into crystals. Their research, published in Chem, provides a simple and reversible method for forming ...

As economic hardship drastically reduces the purchasing power of Nigerian families, many parents have resorted to buying second-hand toys for their children to cut costs. They consider used toys more ...

The chief science officer of ABA Centers writes that toys like the new autistic Barbie offer early lessons in inclusion for autistic children and their playmates.

Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again. His dad turned the 9-year-old’s repetitive behavior ...

Parents looking to support their children's learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will find no shortage of branded STEM sets, subscription science boxes, private coding ...

Bryn, an 11-year-old male Border Collie from the UK, that knows the names of about 100 toys. Credit: Helen Morgan A recent study reports that your dog may not just hear you talking. In a few rare ...

Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words. Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words. Miso, a ...

A child asks a toy a question and gets an answer back—not a recorded phrase, but a new sentence, formed on the spot. That is the shift now happening in toy stores. A growing number of stuffed animals ...

I work in a research lab and enjoy giving my kids toys that make them think a bit. STEM-based toys like cookbooks, building kits, and circuit sets foster learning and fun at home. These are the six ...

How can I organize my day so I can feel as good as possible? The morning routines and “biohacks” you see on social media can seem extreme and often oversell the science. But consistent daily routines ...

A large-scale Brazilian study found dangerous levels of toxic metals in popular children’s toys, with barium and lead topping the list. Researchers used sophisticated lab methods to identify 21 ...