It can also be a helpful calming outlet, Ibrahim added, especially for folks who are neurodivergent, like those with autism ...

Fidget toys can help children and adults with anxiety, ADHD and other stress-related triggers. Here's how to make your own fidget toys at home. Hedy Phillips CNET Contributor Hedy Phillips is a ...

Restless hands, racing thoughts? The right fidget toy can make all the difference. Here’s your guide to quiet tools that soothe, focus, and fit your life. Ever found yourself absentmindedly clicking a ...

I got my first fidget toy a couple of weeks ago at my friend T’s birthday party. We were at their kitchen table playing Munchkin when I suddenly started experiencing sensory overload. I never played ...

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The newest fidget craze is popping toys. Adults and kids all over the world have been buying up this endlessly reusable version of a longtime favorite fidget ...

Fidgeting didn’t start with the spinner craze. If you’ve ever clicked a ballpoint pen again and again, you’ve used a fidget item. As part of our work, we’ve asked people what items they like to fidget ...

Fidget items can have practical uses that help people calm down and stay focused. The problem with spinners may be that they require visual attention, which can distract users and others nearby.