Tonight, many parents will start wishing they had a Ph.D., which maybe would help them figure out “some assembly required” toys. From dollhouses to train sets to electronic gadgets, it can be a long ...

Greg Mason, a father and Seattle University professor who holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering, suggests these toy-assembly tips and tricks. Know what you are putting together. Take some time ...

Just when you think the holiday shopping is done and you can relax, you realize there's still one, not-so-fun Christmas Eve task that remains: toy assembly. It's one of the biggest complaints we hear ...