Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Deputy Editor James Zahn joined News 12 in New Jersey to show off toys to help kids deal with difficult emotions and crafty toys that kids can make themselves this holiday season. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.


PAWZ, THE CALMING PUP

Pawz encourages kids to bring awareness to their thoughts and feelings with auto-adjusting lights and three guided breathing patterns: square breath, four-by-four breath, and laddered breath. It also doubles as a night light.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: HAND2MIND
  • MSRP: $19.99

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KINETIC SAND SANDISFACTORY SET

Kids can use new tools and molds to make Kinetic Sand creations. Flow, mix, cut, and mold the sand with the included nine tools, two molds, and four colors of sand.

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PLAYFOAM PLUFFLE SENSORY STATION

Playfoam Pluffle features a soft, fluffy texture and now comes in a self-contained sensory bin. Kids can use the included tools and tray to scoop, roll, dig, and pour the Playfoam Pluffle.

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COMPOUND KINGS BUTTER CLOUDZ COMPOUND BUCKET


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