ST. PAUL, Minn. – An item parents likely never had in school is often now in their kids' hands when they step into class. And teachers say it's proven to be vital for some students. "I have a fifth ...

Fidget toys are not new. These handheld objects come in all shapes and sizes, from stress balls to putty and bracelets. For years, fidgets have been used as tools by teachers, therapists and parents ...

Fidget spinners: A fun and therapeutic tool? Or, a distracting toy? Although the devices are billed as a therapeutic device, Holly Davenport, an occupational therapist at Kootenai Health in Coeur ...

Which mochi fidget toys are best? Ever since the rise of the fidget spinner in 2016, stress-relieving toys have been top sellers for adults and children alike. Mochi fidget toys are the new stars of ...

If you know a middle school kid, or a parent or teacher of one, chances are you’ve seen the simple little colorful device that’s driving them all crazy lately. It’s called a fidget spinner, and even ...

The boardroom falls silent as the CEO’s fingers glide across magnetic components hidden beneath the conference table. Across town, a surgeon decompresses between operations by manipulating a sleek ...

Sam Astle fidgeted in the passenger seat and kept looking over his shoulders as the car he was riding in was pulled over on the 60 Freeway in Montebello last year, his mother Joy Astle recalled. That ...

For all the digital tools and AI-guided apps that can help us navigate our mental health and wellbeing, you can't get there without spending time away from screens. Or, in the more succinct language ...