CHICAGO (WLS) -- Toys are top of mind for many parents this time of year, and it's good timing on the Toy Association's part. The finalists have been announced for the "Toy of the Year" awards.

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Thanks to the ongoing covid threat, 2021 was another banner year for sitting inside your house playing with lovely bits of colored plastic and cuddly plushies. That being the case, we thought we’d ...

Backups at U.S. ports. Delayed shipments. Empty shelves. It all adds up to one thing for moms, dads and grandparents: toy anxiety. Acquiring the most popular toys presents a challenge even in the best ...

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Purdue University's INSPIRE Research Institute for Pre-College Engineering tests toys for how well they develop STEM skills in kids. Purdue University Every holiday season, STEM-themed presents fly ...