The heart of toddlerhood calls for toys that inspire—and hold up to repeat playOpen-ended toys like blocks, pretend play ...

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The start of spring means one thing: fun in the sun for everyone. But once you’ve entered into the “Do we really need to leave the park now mom/dad?!” era of parenting, you might not hear the end of ...

The holiday season may feel far away, but with so much economic uncertainty swirling around, now might be the time to start planning and shopping — especially with up to 50% off on Amazon. From talks ...

IRVINE – If your children like to spend time at Trader Joe’s but you don’t want them strolling around a busy grocery store on their own, head over to Pretend City Children’s Museum. Pretend City, ...

Children who are better at pretending could reason better about counterfactuals—they were better at thinking about different possibilities. Blend Images / Getty Images Walk into any preschool and ...

Feeling left out by friends is a common and painful experience for young children. Using imaginary play, you can help your child work through the disappointment of being excluded — and learn to ...

As a young teenager, I babysat preschoolers. The experience earned me pocket change, taught me a bit about responsibility, and probably delayed my decision to become a mother for a decade or so. I ...