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Wooden Toys: nostalgia or a future proof toy?
Why is it that the wooden toys bring a smile to a parent’s face? Is it the nostalgia that they invoke – memories of our own youth? Or is it the knowledge that with wooden toys they are getting something durable and endearing – real value for money that generations...

Picture books for children
I recently bought my seven-year-old niece a picture story book for her birthday. It was a lovely African folktale of how a cheetah got its spots and speed to go with the small cheetah toy my daughter got her. There was a short adult silence when it was unwrapped before...

Creative Rainy Day Activities for Kids
5 Creative Rainy Day Activities for Kids When it’s raining outside, it can be tempting to switch the TV on to pass the time, or to leave kids up to their own play. Although there is nothing wrong with these options, a rainy day is also a great opportunity for...

Are you doing Enough? YES!!!
“Message from Mr. Hellett Headteacher at Sacred Heart School, Hastings" Reprinted without his permission, which I hope he will forgive me for...I just think this is the most wonderful Covid-19 advice I have seen yet! I will happily remove if Mr Hellett gets in touch with us. Dear Parents and...

Tips To Help Your Kids Love Science
Science is a subject that some kids will naturally take a liking to. For others, however, it can be difficult to understand, especially if they cannot connect the information they are learning to the world around them. If you want to help your kids love science, there are plenty of...

What Is Coding for Kids and How Does It Help Them Learn?
To learn to code as an adult can be quite the challenge, but as with many things, learning coding when you are a child is easier and comes more naturally. Computer science has become so popular with younger kids that many schools offer the class as elective or required education....

How to Buy Presents for Kids: A Guide to Getting It Right
If you are still scrambling to get presents for the kids in your life, whether your own or others, this guide will help you discover the perfect gift for Christmas. When you rush around last minute, you inevitably buy stuff that kids never use or want, and sadly it will...

Best Gadgets for Kids: Cool Presents for Children
We are sure your children have given you a nice, long list of things they want for Christmas. When kids are growing, it’s an excellent idea to provide them with toys that are not only entertaining but also educational. These are the types of gifts we specialise in at BrightMinds....

What to Buy a Kid Who Has Everything: 7 Unusual Gift Ideas for Kids
If you haven’t bought holiday gifts for your children yet, we’ve got some cool and Unusual Gift ideas for the kid that has everything. Whether your children are into crafts, learning new science experiments, want to save the planet, or learn all about animals, we’ve got gifts the whole family...

Sustainable Toys Guide: Best Eco-Friendly Toys for Eco-Conscious Families
Toys make up a huge part of your children’s lives, from the first rattle they shake to their first video game. But toys aren’t merely there to entertain. They help small children learn fine motor skills and how to use their hands, and as they grow, to develop art skills...

The Rise of Plastic Toy Alternatives and Why They’re so Important
Every day you make choices for your children that will affect their growth and wellbeing. You might not think their toy choices have anything to do with this, but it does! Before you hand over a screen to your kids, you’ll want traditional toys for your growing children that help...