Play is essential for children to learn about themselves, others, how the world works and to develop important life skills. It’s also really fun!From birth, babies and kids are given teethers and toys to help facilitate open ended, imaginative, creative, active and role play. However, not every toy is created equal and it’s something parents need to be mindful of.It can be a surprising wake-up call for many parents to learn that some of their children’s favorite toys could be exposing them to

Magnetic toys designed for kids can provide a fun, educational experience. However, loose magnets and high-powered magnet sets can cause severe internal injuries in children if they're swallowed.High-powered or rare-earth magnets, as they are also called, are far more powerful than other types of magnets. Because they're so strong, high-powered magnets are used in technology like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, as well as common household appliances like vacuum cleaners and wa

Kids can have a lot of fun playing with their toys. However, it's important to keep in mind that safety should always come first. Each year thousands of children are injured by toys.Read on to learn what to look for when buying toys and how a few simple ideas for safe use can often prevent injuries. It's also important to look out for button batteries or lithium coin batteries, high-powered magnets or other small objects that children might be tempted to put in their mouths, noses or ear

“Smart” and “connected” toys that promise to entertain, increase safety, and connect us to our kids and pets while we’re away from home are rushing into the marketplace. These devices may offer survivors ways to increase privacy and safety, with knowledge about privacy settings and strategic use. Unfortunately, they can also provide yet another, highly invasive way that technology can be misused to monitor, harass, threaten, or harm survivors.What is “IoT”?The Internet of Things refers to