Many people are giving toys to children at the holiday season, but how do we know which are the best? Linda Crowe, PhD, describes how electronic toys are harmful a child's attention span which makes it harder for them to focus on other things like reading or toys they don't move.
Also, some toys say they promote learning and education but is this true? An article on WebMD.com gives some helpful tips to picking out quality toys and also advise to be aware of when products may be marketing unsupported statements.