As many parents have been experiencing lately, keeping a child entertained and engaged throughout the day can be hard. Filling the hours without sitting kids in front of TVs, smart devices, and ...

Which Leapfrog toy is best? Today, technology is being used by kids before they can even read. From simple robot-building kits to visually stimulating tablets, children nowadays grow up with ...

Simple string climbing toys have been around for generations. Now you can make your own version of this classic, simple toy just by following a few easy steps. Cut out a shape from the card stock. I ...

When I was a little girl, I made dolls and furniture out of paper (“Toy Story,” by Don Bartletti, Los Angeles Times Magazine, Jan. 15). My mom was a struggling single mother of five. We lived with my ...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, don’t forget the four-footed loves in your life. Take a few lengths of clothesline, add a knot here and a braid there, and make a fun toy for your favorite Fido. For our ...