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.

Electronic toys are a poor substitute for parents’ voices, research has shown, and may impede children’s speech development. This might come as a surprise to parents and teachers who thought ...

The first set included electronic toys, such as a baby laptop, a talking farm and a baby cell phone. The second set contained traditional toys, including wooden puzzles, a shape-sorter and rubber ...

Explore the best STEM toys that spark creativity, build problem-solving skills and make learning science and technology fun.

Participants were given three sets of toys: electronic toys (a baby laptop, a talking farm and a baby cell phone); traditional toys (chunky wooden puzzle, shape-sorter and rubber blocks with ...

Stacking toys such as cups or blocks. Large bath toys preoccupy a fussy baby. Unique toys like baby's first keys aid in their hand and eye coordination. What developmental experts have to say ...

Public media is facing a direct threat The White House issued an Executive Order calling on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to immediately cease funding to PBS and NPR. This isn’t just a ...