Fidget spinners -- much like Rubik's Cubes, pet rocks and Tech Decks (aka fingerboards) -- are the newest way to distract yourself with something other than your phone. Since December, the finger toys ...

As a sixth-grade teacher in Bedford, N.H., Patricia Burke has had a front-row seat from which to observe the various trends that have captured the attention of tweens. But there’s another trend ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A fidget toy designed and created in the Upstate was one of the winners at the 25th annual Toy of the Year awards on Friday. Hexel by Plus-Plus USA, which is ...

Those who remember the days of Hit Clips and Tamagotchis know a toy fad when they see one. The latest toy mesmerizing kids everywhere doesn’t have a screen or make noise. It doesn’t even need a ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The newest fidget craze is popping toys. Adults and kids all over the world have been buying up this endlessly reusable version of a longtime favorite fidget ...

Melissa Ferry is a big believer in the benefits of allowing students to use fidget toys in the classroom. She points to research indicating that playing with fidget toys — little gadgets, cubes, ...

Fidget toys are not new. These handheld objects come in all shapes and sizes, from stress balls to putty and bracelets. For years, fidgets have been used as tools by teachers, therapists and parents ...

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If your little one has trouble focusing or is always anxious, a fidget toy might help. When your child has to sit in one spot for a long time, they might look for a way to reduce their nervous energy.

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