Tool or toy? Why fidget toys may be hurting as many kids as they help
The so-called fidget toys making their way into classrooms across North America are billed as a way to soothe restless kids and help them focus. But some experts say they might be harming as many children as they help.
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Fidget toys allow children to succeed inside and outside the
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Classroom Benefits of Fidgets and Sensory Tools. How effective are
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Adhd Autism Stress Anxiety Fidget Toys
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Therapists say these cheap, clever fidget toys are life-changing
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Fidget toys allow children to succeed inside and outside the
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Fidget Toys for Skin Picking, Hair Pulling, and Dermatillomania
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Random 10 Pack Fidget Toys,Push Pop Fidget Sensory
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Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys Set –10 Small Quiet
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Sensory Fidget Toys Set for Kids Adults, Relieves Stress and
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