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How helping kids connect with nature improves their social skills

Modern parents understand all too well, the importance (and frustration) of getting kids away from their screens and out into the world. As Gen Muir from Connected Parenting explains, “Nature play provides many lifelong benefits across physical health, mental health and academic competency. More than ever as parents we want our kids to have a deep understanding of their role in nurturing the world they live in.   We know that nature-based learning and education improves...

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8 ways to say ‘No’ to kids without saying no

Unless you want your child’s first word to be ‘No’ (and trust me, you don’t), it’s a good idea to steer far away from this two-letter word.  According to one study, the word “no” is one of the 10 most frequent first words. These include mummy, daddy, ball, bye, hi, no, dog, and baby. However, that doesn’t mean you have to go all Jennifer Garner in ‘Yes Day’ on your kids. You just have to...

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icon-heartWhy the LEGO DUPLO Wild Animals of South America set is roarsome fun for your little one

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Why the LEGO DUPLO Wild Animals of South America set is roarsome fun for your little one

LEGO® products are known for their versatility and ability to spark creativity in people of all ages. LEGO sets have been a popular toy for decades, and their popularity only continues to grow because you can build anything from simple structures to complex machines. This makes them a fantastic tool for teaching problem-solving skills and encouraging innovation. For younger children, LEGO® DUPLO® is not only fun and engaging, but a great way to start teaching...

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icon-heartLearning through play with the LEGO DUPLO Bath Time Fun: Floating Animal TrainFloating Animal Train

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Learning through play with the LEGO DUPLO Bath Time Fun: Floating Animal Train

The great thing about the LEGO® DUPLO® range is that there is a playset for every child developmental stage; before our little ones are able to master the more complex and intricate construction of the advanced LEGO DUPLO sets, they can get hands-on with big bricks and enter into the exciting world of imaginative play – and all its endless possibilities. Building with LEGO DUPLO bricks is also great for developing, strengthening and exercising fine...

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icon-heart7 ways to inject play into every day with little ones

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7 ways to inject play into every day with little ones

With our busy lives, there are some things we just have to do each day that aren’t exactly a barrel of laughs – for us or our little ones. Whether it’s mealtimes, getting ready for preschool and daycare or the daily commute, it all definitely goes a whole lot smoother if they are happy to come along for the ride…  As busy parents, we know how hard it can be, so in partnership with LEGO®...

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icon-heartUnderstanding the role of roleplay in building empathyroleplay in building empathy

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Understanding the role of roleplay in building empathy

As your little one hits that 18-24 month mark, you may notice that they begin to copy you or start pretending to be someone else during playtime. Whether it is pretending to pick up a phone call, pretending to leave for work or even pretending to drink a coffee in the morning… It can be pretty adorable.  But on top of being downright cute – it also represents an important developmental milestone. Pretend play, or...

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