28 Educational Toys For 7-Year-Olds

Overview

How do you choose educational toys for 7-year-olds? Think of fun things they can do while also learning at home.

Because most kids this age are already in grade school, ideal toys are those that enhance their vocabulary, STEM learning (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and social skills.

What are the milestones of 7-year-olds and the other skills they need to learn or develop? How do you choose the best toys for your children, and what factors must you consider?

Learn more about them below.

What Toys Are Good For Child Development (For 7-Year-Olds)?

Learning toys or interactive games can help develop your child’s cognitive skills.

Balancing academic-focused toys (e.g., reading activity sets) with fun-filled activities (e.g., building sets or slime-making kits) is a good idea.

Tips For Choosing Learning Toys For 7-Year-Olds

Toy Safety For 7-Year-Olds

We know you’ll agree that child safety comes before cheap toys.

Though you aren’t likely to worry that kids ages seven and up will mouth the toys, they can still be harmed if exposed to toxic chemicals or other hazards from unsafe toys via the skin.

Bookmark “Our Family Health & Safety Philosophy” to help you check and avoid harmful chemicals in your children’s toys and other essential items.

Interactive & Pretend Toys That Spark Their Imagination

Kids actually learn even if they are using their imagination in pretend play because learning isn’t just about the ABCs and numbers.

They can also enhance their social skills while playing and pretending with other kids.

The Perfect Gift Based On Their Interests

Each child may have varying interests from their siblings or other kids their age. For example, some kids prefer doing arts and crafts or music, while others prefer working on intricate puzzles or trying out science kits.

You can support your child’s learning by providing age-appropriate toys or tools based on what they like to do. Follow their lead, you can’t go wrong.

What Are The Best Gifts For A 7-Year-Old Boy?

Some bestsellers for boys this age:

What Toys Do My Kids Actually Need (Based On Skills & Educational Benefits)?

There isn’t a perfect toy that all kids need because different ones can help develop or enhance different skills.

In choosing your children’s toys, you can consider those that offer diverse educational benefits.

Important skills to consider for 7-year-olds:

STEM skills
STEAM skills (STEM + art)
Cognitive skills (critical thinking, IQ, concentration, and problem-solving skills)
Fine motor skills
Gross motor skills
Imagination and pretend play
Creative skills
Language skills
Reading skills
Hands-on learning & practical skills
EQ (emotional quotient)
Social skills

Age-Appropriate Learning Toys Based On Milestones For 7-Year-Olds

You can also choose toys for 7-year-olds based on the milestones for this age: (1)

Good balance
Well-developed hand-eye coordination
Several thousand words in their vocabulary
More advanced logical thinking and longer attention span than younger kids
Form words and sentences
Solve complex problems
Understand similarities and differences between objects
Can make decisions
Knows how to wait for their turn
Understands what’s right and wrong
Understands and follows directions

Simple But With Entertainment Value & Useful

Simple, open-ended toys encourage children to develop critical and logical thinking as they find new ways to have fun, be creative, or solve problems.

That’s why building blocks remain ideal for 7-year-olds.

Our Ultimate Gift Guide To The 28 Best Educational Toys & Learning Games For Seven-Year-Olds

STEM Toys

Little Passports Create + Play: Flight Building Kit (5-8 years old)

Pros & Best Features: STEM-based crafting kit

Product Safety: Designed by professionals and educators; no sharp parts

Materials: Cardboard and paper

Age Range: 5-8 years old

Educational Value: STEM learning, fine motor skills, cognitive development, history, and creativity

Extra Features: Includes a sticker sheet, trading cards, activity book, and step-by-step guide

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Can contain small parts (choking hazards to smaller or younger children)

Customer Reviews: Not yet

KEVA Maker Bot Maze Engineering Building Set (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: Modern building set

Product Safety: Meets toy quality and safety standards

Materials: Wood, feather, and child-safe plastic

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: Early engineering skills, logical thinking, planning, fine and gross motor skills, concentration, and problem-solving skills

Extra Features: Includes customizable motorized bots

Certification: CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act), CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: No instruction guides; some complaints about quality issues (faulty bots)

Customer Reviews:

“Very fun toy. You can build your own bot and then create a maze over and over and watch the bot navigate through it.” – Reviewer on MindWare

“Bots were supposed to be “user-ready”. They never worked, not once, even with their own batteries or with batteries replaced by new.” – Reviewer on MindWare

KiwiCo Atlas Crate – Subscription Kit (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: Travel-themed subscription box with crafts from different world cultures

Product Safety: Rigorous tests that meet toy safety standards

Materials: Paper, wood, fabric, and other child-safe materials

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: STEAM learning, practical life skills (e.g., cooking favorite child-friendly dishes from places around the world), creativity, planning, and coordination

Extra Features: Includes an atlas adventure book, step-by-step instruction booklet, and DIY activities

Certification: Certified by third-party product safety testing labs

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Company-curated subscription kit, so you can’t choose what you will receive unless you opt for the individual kits instead of subscribing to the service

Customer Reviews:

“My daughter is excited to be able to cook for us as the recipes require very little adult help.” – Reviewer on KiwiCo

“My son thought the world crate was super boring. He didn’t even finish it.” – Reviewer on KiwiCo

Words, ABCs, Numbers, & Colors

Learning Resources Reading Rods (Word for Word Game) – Phonics Word Building (7-11-year-olds)

Pros & Best Features: Language and vocabulary-themed game

Product Safety: Child-safe materials; no sharp parts (on the blocks)

Materials: Child-safe plastic, paper, and cardboard

Age Range: 7-11-year-olds

Educational Value: Critical thinking, vocabulary, spelling, and reading

Extra Features: Includes a two-minute timer, score pad, step-by-step instructions, and four pencils

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Contains small parts (choking risks to younger children); some complaints about the design (e.g., the game is too difficult for kids)

Customer Reviews:

“Fun way of learning vocabulary!! Highly recommend!” – Reviewer on Learning Resources

“Horrible game. Makes kids stressed out. I would not suggest this for kids who are learning phonics and learning reading. Very frustrating.” – Reviewer on Amazon

Educational Insights Sentence Building Dominoes (6-12 years old)

Pros & Best Features: Reading and language-themed domino set

Product Safety: No sharp parts

Materials: Child-safe plastic

Age Range: 6-12 years old

Educational Value: Planning, vocabulary, reading, and language skills

Extra Features: Includes a container for storing the dominoes

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Small parts that can be choking risks for younger or smaller children; doesn’t have instructions on how to use

Customer Reviews:

“My two children ages 3 and 9 both love to use these sentence building blocks. It really helped my 9 year old with reading and spelling and I will continue to use them!” – Reviewer on Educational Insights

“…it did not come with instructions. I found this to be confusing as a parent.” – Reviewer on Educational Insights

Educational Games & Interactive Smart Toys

Educational Insights Word on the Street Jr. Game (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: Game for 7-year-olds and the whole family

Product Safety: No sharp parts

Materials: Cardboard and cardstock (thicker than paper but thinner than cardboard)

Age Range: 7-99 years old

Educational Value: Language and vocabulary skills

Extra Features: Includes a 30-second timer, game guide and rule book, and cardholder

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Contains small parts (choking risks to younger children); can be a lengthy game to play

Customer Reviews:

“Such a fun game! Easy to follow instructions. A great way to educate kids and keep them enthusiastic about learning!” – Reviewer on Educational Insights

“One of the down sides I saw was that it can be pretty lengthy causing my girls to get a little restless.” – Reviewer on Walmart

MindWare Animal Trivia Challenge Board Game (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: STEM-themed trivia game

Product Safety: Products meet toy safety and quality standards

Materials: Laminated paper and magnets

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: STEM learning, planning, and cognitive development

Extra Features: Includes a box for keeping the game when not in use

Certification: CPSIA, ASTM, and CPSC

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Contains small parts (choking risks to younger children)

Customer Reviews:

“Excellent game and very educational! Plenty of cards to keep it interesting too.” – Reviewer on MindWare

“Many of the questions have incorrect answers. Example- a secondary function of the lungs is not to produce blood.” – Reviewer on MindWare

**Fun Fact: The secondary functions of the lungs include: body temperature regulation, sense of smell, and voice production. (2)

Osmo Math Wizard Series (Requires Osmo Kit For iPad Or Amazon Fire) (6-8 years old)

Pros & Best Features: Set for hands-on STEM learning

Product Safety: BPA-free (bisphenol-A, a harmful chemical in plastic manufacturing)

Materials: Cardboard and plastic

Age Range: 6-8 years old

Educational Value: STEM learning, pattern recognition, spatial and visual problem-solving skills, and fine motor skills

Extra Features: Includes puzzles

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Requires an Osmo starter kit and a smart device (iPad or Amazon Fire); some complaints about the game being too complicated to set up

Customer Reviews:

“The actual games are really fun, according to my son.” – Reviewer on Amazon

“I ABSOLUTELY LOATH THIS PRODUCT. We cannot get it to work at all.” – Reviewer on Amazon

Educational Building Sets & Puzzles

LEGO Disney The Enchanted Treehouse Play Set (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: Disney-themed LEGO set (1,016 pieces)

Product Safety: Child-safe materials that exceed safety standards; free from harmful chemicals

Materials: Child-safe plastic

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: Pretend play, early engineering, planning, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social skills

Extra Features: Includes mini-doll figures of iconic Disney princesses

Certification: US, European, and global safety standards for toys

Made In: Mexico (according to Amazon)

Product Recall: None

Cons: Small parts (choking risks to younger children)

Customer Reviews: None yet

Melissa & Doug Secret Decoder Deluxe Activity Set – On the Go (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: Spy-themed deluxe activity set (50+ unique activities)

Product Safety: Free from lead (a heavy metal) and other toxic materials

Materials: Paper, cardstock, plastic, and markers

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: Cognitive learning, problem-solving skills, and hand-eye coordination

Extra Features: Includes magic-reveal sticker sheets, secret message activity, and game book

Certification: Meets US (CPSIA), EU, and other toy safety standards

Made In: China (according to Amazon)

Product Recall: None

Cons: Some complaints about quality or that the product is overpriced

Customer Reviews:

“My 7 year old son loved this set and played with it for weeks. Perfect for a child interested in spys.” – Reviewer on Amazon

“Big box of air and plastic packaging for three small workbooks, three markers and a couple of small plastic gadgets. Don’t waste your money!” – Reviewer on Amazon

KEVA Brain Builders Deluxe – Building Blocks (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: STEM-based building blocks

Product Safety: Meets toy quality and safety standards

Materials: Wood

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: STEM skills (early engineering and physics), strategy and planning, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination

Extra Features: Includes 20 double-sided cards (total of 40 puzzles to complete) and eight design cards

Certifications: CPSIA, ASTM, and CPSC

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Some complaints that the product falls easily

Customer Reviews:

“There is no better brain teaser that engages the imagination on the market.” – Reviewer on MindWare

“My disappointment lies in how easily they fall. Much easier than the thicker traditional building blocks.” – Reviewer on Amazon

Musical Toys

Kako’o Music Ukulele – Sandalwood (5+ years old to adults)

Pros & Best Features: Playable ukulele

Product Safety: Durable construction to reduce risks of breakage or splinters

Materials: Sandalwood and nylon

Age Range: 5+ years old to adults

Educational Value: Musical skills and creativity

Extra Features: Includes guide book, playing strap, carrying case, retro stickers, and digital tuner

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: China (according to Amazon)

Product Recall: None

Cons: The digital tuner requires batteries

Customer Reviews: None yet

VTech Kidi Star Karaoke Machine (5-9 years old)

Pros & Best Features: Interactive kid-sized karaoke machine

Product Safety: Meets US and EU safety standards

Materials: Child-safe materials

Age Range: 5-9 years old

Educational Value: Musical creativity and creativity

Extra Features: Includes an adjustable stand and built-in recorder, games, and original songs; connects to mobile devices or MP3 players for more songs

Certification: US (ASTM), EU (EN71), and Canadian Hazardous Products Regulations

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Requires four AA batteries (first set included with purchase)

Customer Reviews:

“My granddaughter loves this karaoke machine. The music and lighting make her feel like a superstar!” – Reviewer on Amazon

“Battery had to be replaced quite quickly. I put in rechargeable to save myself some money.” – Reviewer on Amazon

Blues Band Harmonica (6 years old to adults)

Pros & Best Features: Genuine harmonica

Product Safety: Child-safe materials

Materials: Metal

Age Range: 6 years old to adults

Educational Value: Musical skills and creativity

Extra Features: Includes song sheet

Certification: ICTI (International Council of Toy Industries) and ASTM

Made In: China

Product Recall: None

Cons: Some complaints about the quality (hard to use)

Customer Reviews:

“Great sound…grandkids love the harmonica…grandpa even played taps on the harmonica on Memorial Day…” – Reviewer on Amazon

“The harmonica I received is difficult to play. You have to blow too hard to get the reads to sound.” – Reviewer on Amazon

Pretend Play & Creative Toys For 7-Year-Olds

Crayola Arctic Kit (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: Colorful science kit for kids

Product Safety: Child-safe materials, but adult supervision is recommended

Materials: Plastic, silicone, and child-safe chemicals for the experiments

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: STEAM learning, creativity, coordination, and planning

Extra Features: Includes 50 winter science experiments (supplies for 18 experiments + instructions for 32 additional activities)

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Some complaints about product quality (some of the experiments don’t work)

Customer Reviews:

“I bought this for my 9-year old grand daughter and she is having a ball with it.” – Reviewer on Crayola

“I found that some of the experiments didn’t work. also a lot of the experiments required long wait times to complete the experiment.” – Reviewer on Crayola

NAILMATIC Bath Bomb Maker DIY Kit (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: Science kit for making bath bombs

Product Safety: Child-safe materials, but use with adult supervision

Materials: Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and citric acid (best to use gloves while handling the raw materials; though rated as safe, instruct your kids not to touch the raw materials with their bare hands to reduce safety risks)

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: STEAM learning, hands-on learning, creativity, and planning

Extra Features: Includes molds for six shapes

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: France

Product Recall: None

Cons: Uses chemicals and requires adult supervision; potential hazard risk to younger children – keep out of their reach

Customer Reviews: None yet

Great Pretenders Little Red Riding Hood Cape (7-8 years old)

Pros & Best Features: Deluxe costume for story-telling and pretend play for the children’s classic story “The Little Red Riding Hood”

Product Safety: Child-safe materials

Materials: 100% polyester

Age Range: 7-8 years old (also available in other sizes for different age ranges)

Educational Value: Pretend play and imagination

Extra Features: Includes ribbon for adjusting the hood

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: Ontario, Canada

Product Recall: None

Cons: No reviews yet from genuine buyers that you can use for comparison

Customer Reviews: None

Alex Loopies Yarn and Plush Penguin Kids DIY Craft Kit (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: Crafting kit for a plushie

Product Safety: Child-safe materials

Materials: Chenille yarn, felt, and metal

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: Creativity, fine motor skills, planning, cognitive learning, and problem-solving

Extra Features: Includes pre-cut crafting pieces and a metal crochet hook

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: USA

Product Recall: None

Cons: Some complaints that the craft is too difficult to make

Customer Reviews:

“This was a good buy. Our daughter loved making it. It’s soft threads and everything you need is in the kit.” – Reviewer on Amazon

“Difficult for a child to get the loops even. She was very frustrated with it.” – Reviewer on Amazon

Snifty Some Bunny Loves You Easter Bundle – Pastels (not indicated)

Pros & Best Features: Food-inspired pen and pencil set

Product Safety: Child-safe materials

Materials: Plastic, ink, and wood

Age Range: Not indicated

Educational Value: Creativity

Extra Features: Includes different pencils and pens

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: China

Product Recall: None

Cons: No reviews you can use for comparison from genuine buyers

Customer Reviews: None

IHEARTART Deluxe Wooden Everything Art Case (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: 150-piece art set with different materials

Product Safety: Premium materials

Materials: Wood and art supplies

Age Range: 7+ years old (according to Mastermind Toys)

Educational Value: Creativity, fine motor skills, and planning

Extra Features: Includes a wooden carrying case, artist technique guide, sketch pad sheets, and watercolor sheets

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: China (according to Mastermind Toys)

Product Recall: None

Cons: Can be pricey

Customer Reviews:

“Beautiful materials – inspiring for a young artist.” – Reviewer on Mastermind Toys

“This art set is beautiful! Everything my granddaughter needs to do her artwork! Love it!!!!” – Reviewer on Mastermind Toys

Toys For Learning Life Skills

LEGO Birthday Set – With Stickers (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: 141-piece birthday cake set

Product Safety: Child-safe materials that exceed all toy safety standards; free from harmful chemicals

Materials: Plastic

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: Fine motor skills, early engineering, hand-eye coordination, planning, and social skills

Extra Features: Includes colorful number stickers and a mini figure as a topper

Certification: US, EU, and global toy safety standards

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Contains small parts (choking risks to younger children)

Customer Reviews:

“This was bought for my sons birthday cake to use as a topper plus to play with after! Comes with a figure too including a dog!” – Reviewer on LEGO

“Con – Wish you were able to change up the colour scheme (ie: different coloured pieces in all of the cake tier sizes).” – Reviewer on LEGO

Original Stationery Ice Cream Slime Kit (7-12 years old)

Pros & Best Features: Ice cream-themed slime kit

Product Safety: Child-friendly; 100% hypoallergenic

Materials: Clay, glue, magic foam soap, activator, and plastic

Age Range: 7-12 years old

Educational Value: Creativity, practical learning (decorating ice cream or cupcakes)

Extra Features: Includes a manual and a box for keeping the materials when not in use

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Contains small parts (choking risks to younger children)

Customer Reviews:

“I got this Slime kit for my daughter and all she ever does is make slime.” – Reviewer on Original Stationery

“My kids and I followed the instructions step by step and it didn’t come out as expected. Also the end result turned out really hard instead of stretchy.” – Reviewer on Amazon

KiwiCo Crystal Ombre Soap Making (7+ years old)

Pros & Best Features: Science kit for hands-on learning on how to make soap

Product Safety: Non-toxic, child-safe materials

Materials: Child-safe chemicals, coloring materials, and plastic

Age Range: 7+ years old

Educational Value: STEAM learning, creativity, and planning

Extra Features: Includes step-by-step instructions

Certification: Passed independent, third-party product safety tests

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Requires a microwave oven to complete the projects; some complaints that the kit takes a long time to complete

Customer Reviews:

“I got this kit for my 7 yr old. He and my 9 yr old did it together and had the best time creating their soaps.” – Reviewer on KiwiCo

“The time needed between steps was frustrating.” – Reviewer on KiwiCo

Splat Planet Color In Superhero T-Shirt (7-8 years old)

Pros & Best Features: DIY t-shirt decoration kit with washable colors

Product Safety: Non-toxic and washable pens (according to the company, the colors don’t run or bleed to other clothes)

Materials: 100% cotton and coloring materials

Age Range: 7-8 years old (also available in different sizes for kids ages 2-3 to adults up to XL)

Educational Value: Creativity and planning

Extra Features: Includes washable markers (your child can try new color combinations with each wash)

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: UK

Product Recall: None

Cons: Colors aren’t retained during the wash, so your child can lose their favorite color combination; some complaints that the colors bleed to the other side and can stain during washing

Customer Reviews:

“Ordered for my 2 Grandsons (3 & 7). They have both had great fun with them.” – Reviewer on Amazon

“The worst thing is that the colors stain a lot and do not go away either from the hands of my grandchildren or from the shirts when washing them.” – Reviewer on Amazon

Educational Books & Learning Materials For 7-Year-Olds

Crazy Choices for 7-Year-Olds by Mat Waugh (7 years old)

Pros & Best Features: Trivia and activity book for kids

Product Safety: Not indicated

Materials: Paper

Age Range: 7 years old

Educational Value: vocabulary, STEM learning, and reading skills

Extra Features: Includes a trivia game

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: No reviews you can use for checking product quality

Customer Reviews: None yet

Kid Athletes (7-10 years old)

Pros & Best Features: Child-friendly fact book about kid athletes

Product Safety: Not indicated

Materials: Paper

Age Range: 7-10 years old

Educational Value: Reading, cognitive learning, and vocabulary

Extra Features: Includes full-color cartoon illustrations on all pages

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: None

Product Recall: None

Cons: Some complaints about the book’s use of illustrations instead of photos

Customer Reviews:

“KID ATHLETES is a fun book that illustrates examples of dedication, practice and determination to kids without getting preachy or boring.” – Reviewer on Amazon

“I did not like the illustrations at all, and I think they are a major distraction.” – Reviewer on Good Reads

OURSHELVES Diverse Book Bundle (5-8-year-olds)

Pros & Best Features: Expert-curated book bundle

Product Safety: Child-safe materials

Materials: Paper

Age Range: 5-8 years old

Educational Value: Reading, cognitive learning, and social skills

Extra Features: Includes diversity and LGBTQ+ themes

Certification: Not indicated

Made In: Not indicated

Product Recall: None

Cons: Can be pricey; items are non-returnable (final sale policy)

Customer Reviews:

“I absolutely love OurShelves. My daughter has really enjoyed all the books we’ve gotten.” – Reviewer on Crate Joy

“The books are well chosen and high quality, and some of our little one’s favorites!” – Reviewer on Crate Joy

FAQS

How Do Educational Toys Affect Child Development?

Learning toys are designed to encourage creativity and critical thinking or develop varied skills that help increase kids’ IQ.

Studies have shown that toys play a major role in child development, allowing your child to improve their cognitive, psychosocial, emotional, motor, and linguistic skills even while having fun at home. (3)

During playtime, children’s brains process new information, interact with the environment, and make mental adjustments that can help them learn and/or master the skills the toy was designed for.

How Many Learning Toys Should My 7-Year-Old Have?

Although kids can learn with toys, they don’t require any. They can even find household items and other common things as interesting objects to play with. So, there isn’t any specific number of toys that they’re supposed to have. (4)

Instead of buying many toys, you can provide them with a few high-quality, open-ended stuff or sets they can mix and match.

They can use their imagination to create other ways to use this limited number of toys.

Other Gift Ideas & Learning Toys For Different Age Groups

Recent Toy Recalls To Monitor

Rollerblade USA Inline Skates Recall (2023)
Calico Critters recall (2023)
Kids Preferred recall (2023)
Target Toy recall (2022)
Haba recall (2022)
Kidoozie Play Tent recall (2022)
Monti Kids recall (2022)

References

(1) https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/developmental-milestones-your-7-year-old-child/

(2) https://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/~tcolvill/respiratory.htm

(3) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8430366/

(4) https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/how-many-toys-do-kids-really-need/