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In this episode, Dan reflects on the toys that shaped his life as a dad across four kids and five decades. From Fisher-Price barns and Bakugan battles to robot dogs and wooden blocks, it's a funny and heartfelt look at how play has changed, what it reveals about parenting, and why the simplest toys might still be the most powerful.
By Dan ShimmermanIn this episode, Dan reflects on the toys that shaped his life as a dad across four kids and five decades. From Fisher-Price barns and Bakugan battles to robot dogs and wooden blocks, it's a funny and heartfelt look at how play has changed, what it reveals about parenting, and why the simplest toys might still be the most powerful.