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Traditional Toys for Modern Kids
What do you think of when you hear ‘traditional toys’? My mind immediately goes to a stick and hoop but I think that is because I have secretly always wanted to live in Victorian times! When we talk about traditional toys, what we really mean is those that stand the...
Wonderful Wooden Puzzles
Wooden puzzles come in all shapes and sizes, suitable for nearly everyone! A puzzle is a game or toy in which you have to fit separate pieces together correctly. It is designed with an objective, an end goal for the puzzler to achieve – whether this is a lovely picture...
Terrific Toddler Toys!
The best toddler toys are appealing because they satisfy the whole spectrum of toddler needs and, as any parent knows, that is one big changeable pot of fun! I love the ‘toddler rules of possession’ but there are some other toddler rules which we should also remember: laugh at anything,...
Djeco - a whole world of wonderful
Djeco toys are just glorious! Created in 1954 by Véronique Michel-Dalès at a time when few women were stepping out on their own in business, the company has been hugely successful and won four Oscars for toys in the 1960s! Djeco pride themselves on creating products which are attractive,...
Melissa & Doug - sparking imaginations
I wish Melissa & Doug had been around when my children were small – I do believe they would have been my best friends! The company is committed to tech-free play and has created products which promote problem solving and creativity, develop social skills and sharpen cognitive skills – all...
Wooden train sets - play and learn
Wooden train sets have adorned the floors of our home on and off for the past 45 years! My Opa (grandfather) brought me a set from Austria when I was about 5. Together we spent the afternoon setting out the track around the legs of the dining table (much to...
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...
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...
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...
Why Wooden Toys Matter
Why Wooden Toys Matter: Benefits of Wooden Toys With the holidays right around the corner, you might be asking yourself, why buy wooden toys for your kids? Some may say they are outdated, but we think wooden toys and gifts are a timeless choice! Whether you are looking for wooden...
The Best Wooden Toys for Kids
The Best Wooden Toys for Kids: BrightMinds’ Top 5 We are big fans of wooden toys here at BrightMinds. There are so many great benefits to purchasing wooden toys for your children this holiday season. Wooden toys help develop a wide range of skills, from coordination to building and fine...
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