Helping Children Manage Back-to-School Anxiety
As the summer winds down, many children look forward to the back-to-school season and the excitement of a new school year. However, for other children,...
Encouraging Creativity in the Age of AI
In an era when machines can generate ideas in seconds, hands-on learning and creativity may be more important for today’s children than ever. In fact,...
Celebrate Giving by Supporting Toys for Tots
Rising costs have stretched budgets to the breaking point, and millions of families are being forced to choose between providing basic necessities or watching their...
Be Safe and Be Seen on Halloween
Halloween is coming! Many view Halloween as a time for fun and treats, costumes, and attending spooky parties. Due to the increased pedestrian traffic, especially...
Toys for Tots Kicks Off Holiday Campaign
November is here, and that means it’s the kickoff of the Marine Toys for Tots annual Holiday Campaign, now in its 76th year of bringing...
5 Tips to Be an After School Mealtime Hero
It’s one of the busiest times of the year, meaning managing mealtimes can be tough as families navigate the school year hustle. Between school, work,...
Help Toys for Tots Turn the Page on Illiteracy
The Marine Toys for Tots Literacy Program announces a new literacy initiative, “Operation Turn the Page,” that will equip children across the United States with...
Help Toys for Tots Celebrate Christmas in July
For most, July is a time to have fun in the sun and enjoy the warmer weather. But at Toys for Tots, we’re already preparing...
Kid-Friendly Ways To Learn History
Building an appreciation for history is one way to help kids understand and connect with the world around them. History not only shows how people...
Water Safety Tips for Kids and Families this Summer
Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 years, and the second leading cause of injury-related death among children up to 14...