It’s exciting to watch a kid fall in love with the culinary arts. When they’re not in the kitchen helping or experimenting with cooking, they’re often drawn to cooking-themed toys, such as play food.

Candidates for the toy hall of fame. (Victoria Gray/Strong museum/AP) Such no-frills toys as the paper airplane, sand and play food are among 12 finalists being considered for a place in the National ...

If you’ve ever watched a preschooler play with a Melissa & Doug Water WOW! activity pad, you’re probably well aware of the magic at play. A simple brush of water reveals vibrant colors and hidden ...

Dear Readers: A recent question from “Wondering Parents” raised the topic of giving “gender stereotypical” toys to children. (Wondering Parents were admonished for wanting to give a toy kitchen set to ...

Food toys have evolved to reflect more diverse cuisines and up-to-date eating habits. By Christina Morales At home in Patterson, N.Y., Rebecca Rivera’s 6-year-old son, Sergio, likes to play chef with ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. For cat families, there’s a new favorite toy making waves — ...

We describe what children do as “play.” To adults that means something other than work but for children, playing is their job, it's how they learn to socialize and think constructively. Unlike adult ...