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Pretty much every parent I know wants their child to have less screen time, but is also super busy and just doesn’t have the strength, patience or brain capacity to resist Peppa Pig, time and time again.  Sometimes – like when you’re cooking dinner or have to get shit done around the house – the screens end up coming out. Whether it’s Ms Rachel, Blippi or Hey Duggee, there’s a wealth of educational entertainment options out there waiting for your child to visually devour. Of course, we all know that screens aren’t always great news for our kids – most...

We love the Target semi-annual toy sale deals! 😍🎯💖 [TAG0] Target has toy deals you don’t want to miss during the semi-annual toy sale in July & January! Whether you’re planning ahead for birthdays, stocking up for holiday toy drive donations, or stashing away a few early Christmas gifts, these HOT toy deals are too good to pass up! Right now, when you shop the Target semi-annual toy sale in your store, you can save up to an amazing 70% off toys at the peak of the sale.  You’ll find sales on toys featuring all your kid’s favorite characters, educational...

Whether you're looking for party activities or just something to kill time on a boring day, here are awesome easy kids crafts to keep both them and you occupied! Easy Kids Crafts | The Ultimate List I'm always on a hunt for fun things that will not only keep my kids entertained, but will also inspire and teach them creativity, help develop their focus and give them the confidence that even a simple achievement can bring. This list I have today is the perfect spot to look for the things you need to keep your kids totally occupied, and well...

Play is as essential to kids as parent bonding and vitamin D. Kids not only want to play, they need to play to better understand the world. And this need drives parents to sports practices and afterschool programs in search of appropriate forums for play, and to toy stores in search of appropriate tools. Humans instinctively understand the need for play and cater to it. But ask someone, anyone, what play is and they’re unlikely to be able to define it. Ask an expert in childhood development for a clinical definition, and they’ll likely recite something disconcertingly broad and heavy...

The Best Educational Games for SEN Support – In Collaboration with Orchard Toys In England there are nearly 1.5 million pupils with special educational needs, SEN. 13% of children in primary school require SEN support and the percentage of pupils is continuing to rise. It’s so important that all children get the support that they need at home and when at school. What children with SEN find challenging varies. Some children with SEN struggle with literacy or number-based activities while others find it a challenge to process and remember information. Generally, it’s true that pupils with SEN find it harder...