Buying Guides & Articles:Arts & Crafts

Parents who recognize any of the pieces of jewelry in the photo gallery, can click on the link to the CPSC recall notice to see larger photos and to get contact... Read more

When toy shopping, follow the manufacturer's age recommendations displayed on the package. Although you might think that a more "advanced" toy will present a welcome... Read more

The two largest toy companies in the U.S. are Mattel and Hasbro. Both have many familiar name brands in their stables. There are also many smaller toy companies, too... Read more

Your baby or young child might look like he's simply having fun when he coos at his rattle or tries his hand at stacking "donuts." But make no mistake-what looks like... Read more

The types of toys for babies and children vary widely based on the child's age and development level. Here are breakdowns of suitable toys by age... Read more

Kid-craft expert John E. Thomas shows how much fun it is to get the children involved in the wonderful world of gardening... Read more

I turn my purse into an adventure by always carrying two travel-size playdoughs, a small wooden car, a dinosaur and a couple of Playmobil people. Wherever we are, I can... Read more

I get the appeal of the no-mess paints and markers out there that let your kids create and be creative without completely ruining your kitchen table. But there is... Read more

Like plenty of kids, my own girls are obsessed with drawing--on paper, on their bodies, on their shoes, on the walls. Sigh. So I imagine they'd find themselves... Read more

Practically all of us at one time have used a crayon or a marker pen. In this article we'll go on a tour of the Crayola Factory in Easton, Penn... Read more