The ultimate guide to developmental toys
The importance of movement in play Best developmental toys for grade schoolers According to pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom in the Washington Post, the fact that our children are being deprived of enough time for real physical activity is affecting their ability to learn, and in some cases leading to improper ADHD diagnoses. “We will … Read more
Open play toys for optimal child development According to psychologist Daria Brezinski, PHD, skills such as coping, executive functioning, language and communication, emotional regulatory, cognitive flexibility, and social competence that are typically acquired through children’s play are often circumvented, repressed, and flat-out ignored. In fact, she spends much of her time retraining behavior that arises … Read more
How to pick toys for babies What should the best toy for babies do? Nothing at all. World-renowned child therapist and infant specialist Magda Gerber once wrote that the last thing that parents need is to listen to the “frantic sales pitches for ‘new and better toys’ for ‘new and better babies’. The best toys … Read more
Best summer toys Teachers, parents, and pediatric occupational therapists agree- the evidence is mounting in the case that keeping kids active really does help them learn. A lack of active play has been shown to stunt development in critical ways; and possibly even leads to an increase in social and sensory issues in kids. Without it, kids miss out on important life skills … Read more
As the weather heats up and snow melts, families are thinking more and more about playing together outside! Read the Smart-Toys list of cool new Spring and Summer toys for ideas for getting out and playing in nature! According to the Toy Industry Association and NPD Group, the outdoor toy and sporting goods category grew … Read more
Tons of ideas for playing outside It seemed like winter would last forever, but now it’s nearly Summertime, and the weather is heating up! It’s time to pack away the sweaters and start digging the outdoor toys out of the back of the garage and GET PLAYING! Here at SmartToys we are huge advocates of … Read more
How to pick a bouncy castle for your home Practical, Fun, Affordable; and a great way to get kids to exercise, develop their gross motor control, and burn off excess energy. Bouncy castles are synonymous with good old-fashioned, nostalgic backyard fun. Here are the best bounce houses we’ve rated for home use: Continue reading for … Read more
The best toys for boys – Christmas 2018 Smart-Toys ranks the greatest boy toys for kids of the 2018 Holiday season. Whether you are shopping for a son, grandson, nephew, br other, father, coworker, or friend, Smart-Toys guides can help you find the absolute best toy for any age. Smart-Toys picks excellent toys that meet our … Read more
Smart-Toys ranks the greatest girl toys for kids of the 2018 Holiday season. The best toys for girls – Christmas 2018 Whether you are shopping for a daughter, granddaughter, niece, sister, mother, coworker, or friend, Smart-Toys guides can help you find the absolute best toy for any age. Smart-Toys picks excellent toys that meet our selective … Read more