Toy Talk
Choosing Safe Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers
From our screw driver toy, pop beads to our flower toy and doctor kits - Our toys have all been appropriately tested to US and AU standards! Check out this article so you know what to look out for when choosing your next toys! Toys are an important and fun part of every child's development. But they can come with risks too. Choking is a hazard for kids ages 3 or younger, because they tend to put objects in their mouths. So it's important for parents to check out their children's toys and supervise when kids play. What to Look for Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind when shopping for toys: Toys made of fabric should be labeled as flame resistant or flame retardant. Stuffed toys should be washable. Paint on any toys should be lead-free. Art materials should say nontoxic. Crayons and paints should say ASTM D-4236 on the...
Pop Beads in the Evening
I’m going to be honest. Evenings in my house are anything but relaxing. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say I’m in same boat as most parents. And with us single parents, well, if you know this particular handshake of doing twice the work in half the time, pull up a stool and we’ll have a glass of wine. I’ve been thinking a lot lately of savouring memories. Elizabeth is getting so much older and Joseph’s so big we’re close to wearing the same size shoe. I want to sit and relax and memorize. Instead, I rush and get frustrated and then zone out. Every now and then, though, there’s an evening to make the rest melt away. Last night, it was brought to me courtesy of Pop Beads. Yes. Pop Beads. I’m talking about those silly, yet fun sounding, plastic bits that put together create...
Fun with Snap Pop Beads
Your child is becoming skilful in using her hands, and many infant toys -- like pegboards and puzzles -- foster the fine motor development that will help with beginning writing and other pre-reading skills later on.Have you considered adding some pop beads to her toy collection. As she learns to pull the beads apart and push them back together, she’ll build strength in the little muscles in her hands and fingers. For added fun, customize the beads with the letters in your child’s name. Our large popbead set comes with a FULL SET of letters and numbers. Our vibrant pop bead kits are full of sensory beads with varied textures and colors too! Check out our bead kitsAvailable in USA and Australia
Work from Home Mom Tips: Time Management, Schedule, & Kids
One of the biggest struggles as a work from home mom is finding the time to actually focus on work. There are only 24 hours in a day, and never enough time to get all the things crossed off your to-do list that you want to get done. Alot of us have just found out that work at home mom schedule is different from a stay at home mom schedule or going to the office moms. You have to combine both your household chores and your job into your day, most of us without childcare right now due to the current health crisis. Most of the time moms start a work at home job to be with their kids, trying to work around nap times or when the kids are asleep for the night. The other hours of the day are spent doing chores, running errands, and being with your...
Coronavirus: How to keep children happy, learning and entertained at home
Toddlers: Toddlers like to feel useful, so clear some cupboard space and fill it with your child’s plastic eating utensils, wooden spoons, pots, pans and mixing bowl. Make sure it’s at child level so they can access it at will, along with some pasta they can ‘cook’ with. Leave cloths, dustpan & brush within easy access so they can ‘help’ you clean and allow them to wash clothes in a basin. This age group has a keen eye for the smallest things, so if you are not self isolating, a trip to the park, woods or beach will keep them amused for hours as they hunt out shells, bugs and other treasures, alternatively the same can be done in the garden. Another curious toddler interest is sorting stuff – laundry into piles, different coloured - shaped pasta into groups, toys into categories, cutlery drawer, shoes into pairs – So root...
Nov 03, 2021
Choosing Safe Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers
From our screw driver toy, pop beads to...
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Work from Home Mom Tips: Time Management, Schedule, & Kids
One of the biggest struggles as a work...
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