The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2025. The contenders include tabletop favorites ...

IT’S the soft, putty-like toy loved by millions of kids all over the world. But parents have been left gobsmacked after ...

In the 1950s and ’60s, Main Street in Westminster was the center of the entire known world. We could easily walk or ride our bicycles downtown, where we could safely visit Heagy’s Sport Shop, G. C.

'Feral child summer’ isn't just a social media catchphrase. Here’s how unstructured outdoor play builds stronger brains and lasting ties to nature. Free play in wild spaces challenges children to take ...

Dianne has written for the Manchester Evening News for almost 20 years across a variety of subjects. Formerly Diary Editor covering showbiz and events in Manchester, Dianne is now Lifestyle Editor, ...

Parenting expectations are often unreasonably high—and so is the number of people who believe that kids can't handle anything on their own. Passersby too often see an unsupervised child and assume ...

Kids who spend hours on end glued to their phone, gaming console or the TV could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, new research suggests. A new study has identified a link between excessive ...

SAN ANTONIO – Several popular brands are recalling products, including IKEA garlic presses, Dorel kitchen steppers, and Backyard Kids play kitchens, because they could pose serious safety hazards, ...

Children playing with the set can get caught on a hook of the toy kitchen and asphyxiate themselves, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. By Rylee Kirk About 192,000 children’s play ...

The recalled play kitchen sets were sold from 2018 until 2025. Approximately 192,000 model play kitchen sets for children are being voluntarily recalled following one reported death. Backyard Kids, ...

Four new games are heading to Apple Arcade in August, including a new tower-defense title, a turn-based strategy title, an open-ended creativity game for kids, and a new take on a classic Japanese ...

On August 7, Apple Arcade is adding four exclusive games to its diverse catalog of more than 200 games for players to enjoy, all free from ads and in-app purchases. Apple Arcade is available for ...