Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Often marketed as educational, electronic toys have the ...

Every parent wants to nurture their child’s developmental growth. Toys are a great resource to stimulate learning outside of ...

With so many advances in technology, learning, and toy development, it comes as no surprise that parents are interested in purchasing electronic learning toys for their kids. Above all else, ...

A new study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics says electronic toys for infants that produce lights and words were associated with decreased quantity and quality of language when compared to wooden toys.

EdSource · Trump's cuts to Hispanic-Serving Institutions hit community college student programs hard If parents want to help their babies learn to talk, they need to ditch the chattering electronic ...

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The image is a familiar one in the age of the smartphone. A bunch of teenagers with their heads bowed, completely transfixed by the electronic gadgets in their hands. In 1980, however, it was ...

Toys that move, make noise, and light up are winding up in landfills — but they could be recycled, with better policies. With the holiday season fast approaching, parents around the world are deciding ...