4 Things Parents Learned From Their Kids in 2020 (12/22/2020)
So often parents look at their children and see a reflection of themselves that is manifesting through life in a more adaptive way. And that’s where parents find themselves learning a lesson from the same kids they devoted their lives to teaching, and that’s where they know they’ve done a good job. The pandemic had parents channel strength from their kids, and this is what they’ve learnt.
Parental Guilt Over COVID-19 Ignites Boom in Toy Sales (12/21/2020)
Not to belabor the obvious, but there has been an undeniable global nostalgia for a time where life’s dynamics were normal and simple. On the brighter side of things, families spent more time together than ever before, but they weren’t the only ones profiting from these sacred moments. While parents spent the money, retailers scored gigantic revenue gains. https://www.inquirer.com/business/toys-sales-rise-parents-kids-guilt-20201221.html
'It's Really Hard Because of COVID-19': Letters to Santa Reveal Toll Pandemic is Taking on Kids (12/21/2020)
Heart-wrenching, to say the least. It is every parent’s dream to lay the world right at their kids’ feet, but when the one thing kids want for Christmas this year is the only thing their parents can’t offer, Santa found the North Pole full of envelopes containing big hopes, wishes, and dreams of a safer world. https://abc7chicago.com/christmas-2020-santa-letters-to-pandemic/8934164/
5 ILLUMINATING FACTS ABOUT THE MAKING OF HASBRO’S FORCE FX ELITE DARKSABER (12/21/2020)
Darksaber’s light-up metal hilt and his animated appearances taken into consideration, as well as the veteran design, some special modifications, and a removable flat blade that allows you to appreciate the unique hilt on its own. Immerse yourself in the details about the making of Hasbro’s FORCE FX ELITE DARKSABER. https://www.starwars.com/news/hasbro-force-fx-elite-darksaber
This is Why LEGO Has Changed the Roof of 76139 1989 Batmobile (12/21/2020)
This is not the first time that LEGO makes such amendments. And lucky for purchasers, this model has been updated to “make this iconic car look even greater”. For those who have already bought it prior to its update, relax. You don’t need to go out and buy another copy, just let the LEGO Group’s customer service portal help you. https://www.brickfanatics.com/this-is-why-lego-has-changed-the-roof-of-76139-1989-batmobile/
Barbie Finally Sees More Shades with Sir John (12/21/2020)
Mattel is once diversifying its Barbie dolls in 2020 to better please its buyers. Behind this newly arising diversification on the racial aspect is Sir John, a renowned makeup artist, who thinks that with this editorial of Barbie they will be “able to showcase a multi-dimensional view of beauty and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals”. https://aldianews.com/articles/culture/barbie-finally-sees-more-shades-sir-john/61706
It’s food, science, technology, education, mathematics, and arts, all wrapped into one! And with this wrap comes an adventure that will have kids jumping up and down with joy and productivity over their little galaxy donuts. https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/882866
Teenager Provides Christmas Joy and Toys for Families Affected by COVID-19 (12/20/2020)
Forget Mattel: Hasbro Is a Better Growth Stock (12/16/2020)
Although the pandemic took its toll on Hasbro whereas it didn’t affect Mattel as much, the former is ready to make a comeback. As the industries important to Hasbro started operating again recently upon the COVID-19 vaccine approval, Hasbro can begin to see its entertainment, licensing, and digital segment flicker back to life. https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/12/16/forget-mattel-hasbro-is-a-better-growth-stock/
How a Real-Life Monopoly Made Monopoly the World’s Biggest Board Game (12/12/2020)
Writer's Bio: A trilingual Translator & Interpreter who graduated from Notre Dame University in 2018, with a primary focus on various interdisciplinary practices. Stemming from my deep fondness for literature and psychology, my writing journey began 14 years ago and remains the beating heart at the very core of my career. Read more articles by this author
