First there were the fidget spinners, then the squishies, then the pop toys, then the faux game controllers, bendable this-and-thats and a number of other hand-held items that my kids could manipulate ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Fortune Gregory is a 5th-grader at Rosa Parks Elementary who likes Junie B. Jones books. On this day, she was reading “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook.” “I like all Junie B.

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, ...

Studies show that fidgeting can help kids who have trouble concentrating. Fidget toys are popular these days, and they can be a good tool. But proper selection is key, otherwise they can be ...

Parents, according to a recent report, should watch what fidget spinners their kids are using. Two types of metal fidget spinners, called the Fidget Wild Premium Spinner Brass and the Fidget Wild ...

Fidget spinners are a cheap and trendy new kids’ toy that claims to help with ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health issues. But pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says there's no hard evidence these toys ...

From Stanley water cups to Trader Joe's tote bags, trendy items have a long history of drawing attention online and bringing shoppers to stores in search of the latest fad. Right now, that interest is ...

An unofficial report may be stoking fears that fidget spinners, the hottest toy of the year, could contain dangerous amounts of lead. The report comes from Tamara Rubin, a lead-poisoning-prevention ...