If your little one has trouble focusing or is always anxious, a fidget toy might help. When your child has to sit in one spot for a long time, they might look for a way to reduce their nervous energy.

It can also be a helpful calming outlet, Ibrahim added, especially for folks who are neurodivergent, like those with autism ...

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Fidget spinners -- much like Rubik's Cubes, pet rocks and Tech Decks (aka fingerboards) -- are the newest way to distract yourself with something other than your phone. Since December, the finger toys ...