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You may have been told by a parent, teacher, or even a colleague to “stop fidgeting,” as that behavior was associated with boredom or lack of attention. However, evidence shows that fidgeting, or ...

Sensory exploration is a big part of teaching children about the world: what it offers, how to navigate it safely, and how to appreciate its vast beauty. Sensory toys offer different smells, sights, ...

If you’re feeling bored or distracted, the solution could be as easy as giving your hands something to do. Enter fidget spinners, which, amazingly, even NASA astronauts have used in space. The best ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Remember fidget spinners? The three-lobed plastic gadgets ...

Fidget toys have become all the rage in recent years. From occupational therapy offices to classrooms to work meetings, these items have spread like wildfire for their usefulness in keeping busy hands ...

Katherine Isbister has received gift funding in the past from Committee for Children, a non-profit, to support her research on smart fidgets, and currently has support from the National Institutes of ...

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