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Sweet seat: a play corner for parents
Our round plush cushion began as a toy and became the favourite seat in our test room. Kids use it on the floor during play, and some p...
Toys that hold attention past the first week
Most toys get a good two days before they land in the corner. The ones that last are different.We watch for toys that let a child build...
Choosing by age, not by box
Age labels on toy boxes are a starting point, not a rule. A confident three year old might manage a game made for five, while another c...
Why wooden toys still win
When it's about controlling hundreds of articles, product pages for web shops, or user profiles in social networks, all
Screen free play that actually works
Screen free play works best when there is something to actually do with the hands. Keep a low basket of Wooden Toys and figures within ...
Gifts for a child you do not know well
Buying for a child you do not know well is never easy. You have not seen what they already own, or what they are into this month, and y...
Keeping toy clutter under control
Toy clutter builds up fast in any home with kids. One Christmas, a couple of birthdays and a trip to granny's house later, and there ar...
Safety marks worth checking
Before you add anything to your basket, look for the safety mark on the box. In South Africa, toys sold in shops should carry the SABS ...
Play that builds patience
Patience grows with practice, not lectures. Puzzles, building blocks and turn taking games give children small, repeated chances to wai...
