Call it the quarantine effect, but kids are still clamoring for fidget toys that mimic bubble wrap. The silicone contraptions come in all shapes and sizes, and typically cost about $5 apiece. More ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s one thing to fidget in the classroom. It’s another to fidget during holiday break. Ashley Castillo, a fourth grade teacher at Wilmington Preparatory Academy is hoping ...

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 ...

For the past few years, fidget spinners, slime and surprise packs (often featuring micro takes on grocery store products) have topped every kids’ wish list. But, after scouring the latest launches in ...

Fidget toys are more than a fad. From helping with job-related stress, calming nerves at social gatherings, or simply filling a need to keep your hands busy so your mind can focus better, fidget toys ...

Fidget spinners, a Rubik’s cube, and more toys for kids to quietly release those wiggles. As a mom and a teacher, I’ve seen my fair share of fidget toys both at home and in the classroom. I understand ...

Fidget toys are tools that may help children and adults to focus and destress. However, there is little scientific evidence that these products affect focus. Fidget toys are small items that are ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation found that some squishy gel fidget toys can break open and what’s inside may irritate kids’ skin or even cause chemical burns.

They might look like kids’ toys or office desk clutter, but fidget tools actually do something surprisingly useful. Whether it’s a popper, a spinner, a squishy ball or a twisty tangle, there’s a ...

Have you ever wondered why some people naturally fidget when they are engaged in a task? It turns out there’s a scientific explanation. Fidgeting is a common behavior driven by a combination of ...