What Is a Fidget Spinner and Why Is It Helpful for Mental Health?
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Fidgets: Are they a helpful tool?
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Fidget Toys: What Are They And How Can They Help Children, 43% OFF
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The Fidget Spinner Craze! Are There Any Health Benefits?
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Fidget Toys Aren't Just Hype
Experts Divided on Whether Fidget Spinners Help Kids With ADHD
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What Are Fidget Spinners? Controversy Around Fidget
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Fun Fidget Spinner - Personalization Available
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Fidget spinners, the latest distraction craze, explained - Vox
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How Do Fidget Spinners Help With ADHD? Let's Investigate The Latest Toy Craze
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TIL that despite early claims that fidget spinners could be used to help children with ADHD, there never was any scientific research to back this claim. : r/todayilearned
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State of unrest: Can fidgeting really help you concentrate?