Archive for November, 2007

Finding the right toy

Friday, November 30th, 2007 Posted in Toys | No Comments »

Because the winter holidays are fast approaching, the next few posts will highlight how to choose the right toy as a gift. Many adults have trouble knowing what toys ... Read more..

Toys and creativity

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 Posted in Toys | No Comments »

The next couple posts will focus on toys and creativity.  For most kids, expressing their creativity is not usually a problem.  In fact, the problem is often that parents have ... Read more..

Game playing secrets for educational toys

Saturday, November 24th, 2007 Posted in Toys | No Comments »

It is often difficult to tell if a child is being challenged enough by educational games. Here are some more suggestions about finding that balance between a little challenge ... Read more..

Electronic toys create the right level of challenge

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007 Posted in Toys | No Comments »

Last week the discussion about learning was focused by the metaphor of children's minds as sponges.  However, there is an art to intellectually challenging a child.  In other words, kids ... Read more..

Blocks are great for educational development

Sunday, November 18th, 2007 Posted in Toys | No Comments »

Let's talk more about how building blocks can hasten your child's development. Alphabet blocks, in addition to being fun to chew on, also aid in intellectual development. Toddlers and twosies will ... Read more..

The best toys: building blocks

Thursday, November 15th, 2007 Posted in Toys | No Comments »

When parents and babysitters want to know what are the best toys in the world,  the discussion should start with building blocks.  There are no more basic toys than blocks.  ... Read more..