Grown-Ups Are Hugging Their Stuffies Again
More than one in five plush toys are now bought by adults for themselves. Here's why.
Sammy the Sloth's Calgary Sleepover
A feel-good story from close to home: a Calgary couple who took a lost stuffed sloth under their wing.
A Lost Sloth, Two Kind Strangers and a Book
A little girl's lost stuffed sloth was returned by two men experiencing homelessness, and it started a family mission of kindness.
Bobby the Bear's Big Day at the Airport
When a four-year-old's teddy got left behind at DFW, the airline crew gave Bobby the adventure of a lifetime.
Life Lessons From Philosophy Professor
The very sight of familiar stuffie and the memories of how they came to be yours can help to revel in glorious moments of our past or comfort us with the memories of those we've lost.
"Stuffed Animals Are Important" says Science
Science seeks knowledge, and the knowledgeable seek comfort, and comfort seeks stuffies.
High Flying Furry Friend
Everyone just seems to know that stuffed animals are more important than other toys.
It Can't Be Stressed Enough
From help with anxiety and social development to imagination and communication, stuffies are among the most important of all children's toys.
Stuffed Animals Aren't Just For Kids
For many adults, from all walks of life, their "stuffies" really are "forever".
Stuffed Animals and Toddlers
Stuffed or plush toys are much more likely to be named and as such become more than just toys, they become friends.