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 ...

The fidget spinner craze has been sweeping elementary and middle schools. As of May 17 every one of the top 10 best-selling toys on Amazon was a form of the hand-held toy people can spin and do tricks ...

If you’re desperate for distraction or want to get your friend’s kid something that they’ll love but their parents might hate, an on-trend fidget toy is the way to go. While it’s disputed whether or ...

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.

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There's a new craze following on from loom bands, Pokemon Go, JoJo bows and the bottle flip challenge. If you haven't yet been asked for a fidget spinner by your adorable little monsters, then you ...

First it was loom bands, then it was Pokemon Go. More recently, we've been pestered to buy the overly-expensive JoJo bows and the dreaded bottle flip challenge. Article continues below There's nothing ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Live Science's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Fidgeting didn't start with the spinner craze. If ...