Research has shown that a weighted blanket can help decrease anxiety. And while it can be a good option if you’re lounging on the couch or in bed, it’s not exactly the easiest item to move around with ...

RYE — Police in Westchester County are searching for three thieves who allegedly broke into Playland Park and stole 200 stuffed animals late last month. The young men arrived at the amusement park in ...

Police are searching for three unidentified teens who vandalized Playland amusement park in Rye, N.Y. and stole 200 stuffed animals Westchester County Police Department Police are searching for three ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Summit League held its annual media day in advance of basketball season Tuesday, but before the festivities, the athletes and coaches teamed up for a good cause. Players ...

The Stewart Memorial Auxiliary is bringing comfort to children receiving ear, nose, and throat services by donating stuffed animals generously provided by hospital staff and community members.

Cedar Rapids-based Four Oaks is partnering with Lavender Life Co. to distribute more than 3,500 stuffed animals to foster kids across the state. Lavender Life is based in Michigan and sells organic ...

Do AI chatbots packaged inside plush animals really help children, or do they threaten vital developmental milestones? Companies market them as “screen-free playmates” for toddlers, but pediatric ...

From Steven Spielberg’s creepy “AI” (2001) to M3GAN (2022), toys imbued with artificial intelligence have been a source of fascination and terror in pop culture ...

The Maxey House State Historic Site held a sleepover event Friday night. Children brought their favorite stuffed animals to the Maxey House Friday evening, had story time and left their toys behind to ...

Do AI chatbots packaged inside cute-looking plushies offer a viable alternative to screen time for kids? That’s how the companies selling these AI-powered kiddie companions are marketing them, but The ...