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Article Archive: Developmental Toys
PLAYMONSTER’S SPIROGRAPH ANIMATOR SPINS INTO THE HOLIDAYS WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS AND NOTABLE TOY LI
Reimagined Craft Activity Receives Glowing Industry Recognition in First Year of Sales    BELOIT, Wis. (November 3, 2021)  — Spirograph Animator, a new spin on the classic Spirograph set, celebrates BIG wins after earning multiple prestigious toy industry accolades.  In only a few months since launching this innovative new...

11/1/2021



Toys in the News 2/08/2021
A Furry Fix: How ‘Social Toys’ Can Help Kids Battle Illness and Anxiety (02/08/2021) But by the end of his junior year in 2011, Aaron Horowitz had designed his own major, mechatronics and user interaction design – essentially, how people play with robots – and had entered the world of...

2/1/2021



Are iPads Replacing Children’s Toys? Part I
It seems that iPads and iPod touch’s are replacing toys more and more rapidly. The addictive nature of these electronic forms of media coupled with their interactive nature and rapidly increasing technology means that more and more children are asking their parents for iPads instead of Legos or Barbie Dolls...

8/1/2020



Toys to Talk About: Developmental Toys
Take a closer look at these engaging developmental toys...

12/1/2015



Yamie Chess Builds Kids' Brains
Developed by math and science educators and engineers from MIT and other top universities* in collaboration with Jennifer Shahade – two-time United States Chess Champion and Women's Grand Master, the new game Yamie Chess(R) meets kids 5 to 14 years at their own level, drawing them into an imaginary conflict between King Tigermore and the Mind Angels(R) and the King Vigdor and the Chromemunchers(TM) that is enacted on a chess board...

3/1/2014



Children Sad That Parents Won't Sit Down and Play
Looking at a display of dolls, puzzles, and balls, most people simply see toys. But what your customers might not realize is that for children, toys and play are serious business...

8/1/2013



Race to TMI Toymarketing to see NEW Racing Rody!
Rody horses, a bouncy ride-on toy from TMI Toymarketing Intl, Inc., have been a favorite in specialty toy stores for years. We spoke with the company to learn more about their products, and what they have in store for 2013...

2/1/2013



11 Educational Toys For Summer Break
Just because school is over doesn't mean kids should turn off their brain. These informational, engaging products are so fun, kids won't even realize they're learning!...

6/1/2012



ASTRA's Best Toys For Kids Nominees - Early Play
Take a closer look at ASTRA's Best Toys For Kids Nominees in the Early Play category...

6/1/2012



Hape Makes the World a Family
Multi-award winning Hape began in 1986 as Hape GmbH, which sold educational wooden toys directly into German kindergartens...

2/1/2012



Developmental Toys
See these recently added specialty and mass-market Developmental toys...

10/1/2011



Talk to the Toy
Parents of developmentally challenged children are always on the hunt for toys and games that can increase verbal skills...

1/1/2011



Watch Toy Videos of the Day (12/20/10 - 12/24/10)
We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store! Check this space every weekday to see brief video clips of new and specialty products...

12/1/2010



Finding Toys for Kids on the Autistic Spectrum
Engaging children on the autistic spectrum is often challenging for teachers, therapists and parents. Although the techniques and particular toys vary, experts agree...

10/1/2010



Top-10 Most-Wanted Infant and Toddler Toys
Items like the Fill & Spill Mailbox from Melissa and Doug represent classic play patterns for young children, according to a nationwide survey of 39 specialty retailers discussing best-selling playthings for babies...

5/1/2010



Roundtable Reviewers Blow Whistle on Conflict Resolution With Pocket Referee
TDmonthly Magazine’s Roundtable families recently experimented with a new approach to conflict resolution, using the Pocket Referee from Vraney, Inc. While some reviewers had mixed feelings about the coin, most participants were thrilled with the results...

3/1/2010



How to Leverage Your Patent Portfolio
In TDmonthly Magazine's April issue, Susan Pan, partner at global intellectual property firm Sughrue Mion PLLC, will offer practical scenarios and tips on protecting your company's innovations...

2/1/2010



See "Green" in Videos of Eco-Friendly Infant Toys
Natural, eco-friendly dolls and teethers are the subjects of the following baby product videos, which also feature "Anew" design for post-maternal wraps and a soft play camera that's snappy...

9/1/2009



Holiday Preview - Educational Toys
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7/1/2009



TDmonthly's April Staff Picks
Have you seen these toys? From cuddly creatures and exciting art projects to self-sustaining aquariums and bags for kids on the go...

4/1/2009



Panel Finds Monkey a Potty Training Expert
TDmonthly Magazine’s Toddler Roundtable participants evaluated the Potty Monkey by PottyMD and were impressed by the way the toy made potty training easy...

6/1/2008



12 Reasons Not to Miss ABC Kids Expo 2008
Not sure the ABC Kids Expo is right for you? Take a look at the great new companies TDmonthly Magazine's video crew found last year...

4/1/2008



Matching Special Toys With Special Needs
In an industry focused on mass producing the next big thing, it can be challenging to provide toys for the more than 6.2 million children in the United States classified as disabled or special needs...

1/1/2008



TDmonthly's Developmental Expert
Christina Liu uses toys to help kids with or at risk for developmental delay reach their full potential. This month, her kids chomp on bubbles, learn what makes each other tick, find various ways of learning Spanish, and more...

4/1/2007



TDmonthly's Developmental Expert
Christina Liu uses toys to help kids with or at risk for developmental delay reach their full potential. This month, her kids make up new animals, break secret codes, learn story structure and more...

3/1/2007



Little Ones: Strike Up the Digital Band
Fisher Price's summer 2006 launch of an MP3 player for ages 3 and up was a remarkable innovation in the movement for "kidult" electronics...

2/1/2007



2005 — Back in the Saddle Again
After a downturn in the toy industry since 2001, the marketplace finally showed positive signs in 2005...

2/1/2006



New & Notable Toys: Developmental Toys
Take at look at these toys!...

7/1/2005




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