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As a sixth-grade teacher in Bedford, N.H., Patricia Burke has had a front-row seat from which to observe the various trends that have captured the attention of tweens. But there’s another trend ...

Restless hands, racing thoughts? The right fidget toy can make all the difference. Here’s your guide to quiet tools that soothe, focus, and fit your life. I’ve found that some fidget toys, like a ...

The fidget spinner craze has been sweeping elementary and middle schools. As of May 17 every one of the top 10 best-selling toys on Amazon was a form of the hand-held toy people can spin and do tricks ...

Recently a number of schools have issued bans on children using fidget spinners and fidget cubes in class, calling them a ‘distraction’ from learning. It’s not a massive surprise – they’ve become ...

Fidget cubes aren’t just tiny gadgets or novelties. They’re actually anxiety-relieving tools that have been embraced by individuals who benefit from keeping their minds and hands occupied. While these ...

Katherine Isbister receives funding from Committee for Children, a nonprofit focused on teaching children social-emotional skills. Fidgeting didn’t start with the spinner craze. If you’ve ever clicked ...

Once upon a time a CEO gripping a stress ball or staring at a Newton’s Cradle would be a familiar sight. But today desk toys aren't just for corner office folk. The stress ball might have fallen out ...

And now, you can even play one in your browser - complete with a psychedelic background. Creator Mike Bodge built the virtual fidget spinner with an added twist - it changes colors as it spins. Use ...

Fidgeting didn’t start with the spinner craze. If you’ve ever clicked a ballpoint pen again and again, you’ve used a fidget item. As part of our work, we’ve asked people what items they like to fidget ...