When special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, or other big holiday events come around, parents often scramble around looking for that special toy for their children to enjoy. But there is a growing understanding that gifts of time and bonding, such as vacations and other experiences, make better and more lasting gifts for children. Experts … Read more
Mattel, the maker of Barbie and other similarly iconic toys, released new designs under its Fashionista line to showcase a more multi-dimensional and inclusive definition of beauty and fashion. It’s also more reflective of reality, as the new models highlight various skin tones, heights, and bodies, and conditions such as vitiligo and alopecia. For the … Read more
Leo is one worried dog. That’s because he accidentally ripped a hole into his favorite toy – a brown stuffed animal that he takes with him everywhere. Of course, the golden-doodle adores his family, but this little brown plushie holds a special place in his heart. “It is his favorite toy,” Hayley Alaxanian, Leo’s owner, … Read more
Amy Jandrisevits is a former social worker in a pediatric oncology unit, and she understands all too well how therapeutic it is for children with disabilities to see their differences reflected in the things they play with, which includes dolls. This is precisely the reason why Amy started a project called “A Doll Like Me”. … Read more