Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Fox 5 in Washington to talk about the best new toys to help kids cope with difficult emotions. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the spring and summer seasons, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide.
SQUISHMALLOWS (SPRING 2024)

Kids can collect a growing assortment of ultra-soft Squishmallows characters, each with its own name and personality. New characters join the Squishmallows squad each month, ranging in size from 2-24 inches.
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FEELINGS FAMILY HAND PUPPETS

Each of the five puppets expresses an emotion through its unique facial expression, body position, and design. As kids explore the puppets through dramatic play, roleplay, and guided discussions, they will develop the skills to understand five core emotions: happy, angry, surprised, sad, and scared.
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FLOWER POWER CARE BEAR

This 14-inch Flower Power Care Bear plushie is here to show us how to "go green!" Made from recycled materials, the Flower Power Bear plush has been designed with the earth in mind while still maintaining the soft snuggable plush feel that this brand is known for.
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EGGXPRESS YOURSELF!

Kids can practice matching skills, social-emotional intelligence, and more with these 12 wobbling eggs, complete with shapes and colors on the inside and facial expressions on the outside. The set includes a mirror card, a storybook, and more.
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MOODLES

Kids can interact with Purr Kitty, Cuddles Bear, and Pawster Pup to communicate their moods and learn about emotions while playing. Each plush features six faces to demonstrate happiness, sadness, surprise, silliness, sleepiness, and anger.
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FURREAL WALK-A-LOTS BERNEDOODLE INTERACTIVE TOY

Go for a stroll with this interactive pet. With a gentle push motion, kids can take this adorable pup for a walk around their house. The 8-inch toy barks, howls, and makes other puppy sounds.