Mattel just aired an ad for a new Barbie, and it's the first time a boy has starred in a commercial for the doll. The ad is for Mattel's limited-edition Moschino Barbie, and opens with a young boy ...

Here's how to make the most of your toy boy: 1. DO: be playful. "By choosing to be with him, you are probably subconsciously getting in touch with a part of yourself you've been forced to leave ...

“Traditionally, ‘boy toys’ focus on vehicle play with more bold and primary colors, and ‘girl toys’ focus on doll play, with more pastel and secondary colors. Providing your child with a ...

Prior to this age, many kids pretend to cook meals in a toy kitchen, but at 9 they may be able to follow a recipe and prepare a real home-cooked meal. Advertisement When it comes to presents ...

Both guided and free play are extremely beneficial to kids, Huffman says. The best toys for 4-year-old boys are fun, engaging and can even help them develop a range of ... [+] skills.

Plus, there’s still plenty of room for independent projects and imaginative play. Toys, games, and kits that encourage daydreaming, creativity, role-playing, and fantasy allow space for ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Toy giant Hasbro HAS is in a blaster battle with a scrappy toy ...

Action figures, like the Incredible Hulk seen here, have dominated "boy toys" for decades. Muscled and aggressive, the toy reinforces stereotypes of masculinity. Photograph by Dan Forbes My Little ...

such as a book and a toy dog. “Our findings suggest that what defines ‘boy toys’ and ‘girl toys’ is not dictated by society but may be due to visual cues that attract boys and girls in different ways, ...