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The importance of toys in child development

February 28, 2025 | Leave a Comment

Toys play a crucial role in a child’s development. They are not just objects for entertainment, but also tools for learning, exploration, and growth. From building blocks to dolls, toys help children develop various skills and abilities that are essential for their overall development. In this article, we will delve into how toys aid in […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle Parenting Tagged With: educational toys, learning fun, toys, wooden toys

5 Tips On How To Get De-stressed Hanging Out With Your Kids

June 9, 2021 | Leave a Comment

5 Tips On How To Get De-stressed Hanging Out With Your Kids

All parents can agree that as much as we love our children, spending time with them doesn’t always go hand-in-hand with a relaxing, easy-going day. In some cases, it can seem like we have to choose between our downtime and our children.  While parenting is certainly challenging to an inexplicable degree, it doesn’t have to […]

Filed Under: Baby-Toddlers, kids, Lifestyle Parenting, parenting Tagged With: children, destressing, entertaining kids, Games for kids, Hobbies, stress, toys

Christmas Gift Guide For Kids 2020

November 26, 2020 | Leave a Comment

Here at umeandthekids I love to feature a Christmas gift guide as It really is my favourite time of the year. After such a terrible 2020 with uncertain times and not been able to see our extended family, let’s give the kids a Christmas to remember. Get the tree and home decked out and make […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle Parenting Tagged With: barbie, christmas, Christmas gift guide, christmas gifts, mario, toys, toys for christmas

Hape High Seas Wooden Toddler Rocking Ride On Review

August 12, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Award Winning Hape High Seas Wooden Toddler Rocking Ride On features a wood rocker with nautical design which makes a great ride for toddlers the age of 12 months and above. This toy also helps develop balance skills, coordination skills, encourages movement and develops motor skills.  Foundations of Walking Rocking and riding are foundational to walking. […]

Filed Under: Baby-Toddlers, Gifts and Gadgets, kids, Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting, Reviews Tagged With: childrens toys, educational toys, pre-school, toys, wooden toys

Schleich Horse Club Rider Cafe Review

August 1, 2019 | Leave a Comment

The Schleich Horse Club Rider Cafe is a fantastic play set for both boys and girls aged 5 to 12 years. The main feature of this Schleich play set is the Cafe.The play set comes with two movable figures, a female horse rider and a male cafe owner. The Schleich Horse Club Rider Cafe has […]

Filed Under: kids, Reviews Tagged With: girls, horses, playsets, scheich, smyths toys, toys

21 LOL Surprise Birthday Party Ideas

July 16, 2019 | 4 Comments

If you are thinking of throwing a LOL Birthday Party then this is the post for you. LOL is such an amazingly popular birthday party theme we thought we would come up with 21 LOL surprise Birthday Party ideas that will make your party awesome. LOL is short for “Little Outrageous Littles” and anyone with […]

Filed Under: Games for kids, kids, Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting, Money Saving Tips, parenting, Party Ideas Tagged With: Birthday Cake, girls, LoL Surprise birthday, money saving party ideas, Party, party games, printables, toys

Toy Story 4 Party at Smyths

May 19, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Smyths are having a Toy Story Party

Head on down for a Toy Story party at your local Smyths Toys Superstore on Saturday 25th May from 9am. Join the party with FREE face-painting, DJ’s and FREE Toy Story 4 minis, stickers and posters to give away. You’ll be in with the chance to win a £50 voucher on the hour, every hour […]

Filed Under: Baby-Toddlers, kids, Leeds, Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting, Party Ideas Tagged With: childrens toys, Disney, giveaway, leeds, pixar, Smyths, smyths toys, toys

Hape Wooden Double flavoured birthday cake Review

April 3, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Let the children’s imagination run wild. Not only does this strawberry and chocolate treat look truly scrumptious, but it enhances a whole world of fun for the little ones. Counting the birthday candles, the yummy looking slices and the fruity toppings would be great educational play and good practice of maths; meanwhile, the birthday child […]

Filed Under: Baby-Toddlers, Gifts and Gadgets, Lifestyle Parenting, Reviews Tagged With: education, hape, Kids, review, toddler, toys, woodentoys

Smyths The baby Room catalogue

March 26, 2019 | Leave a Comment

We all know and love Smyths toy stores for the best selection of toys for boys and girls, but did you also know on line and in store they have a fantastic range of baby goods for your little one. Smyths have just launched there filled with everything your baby could need from the lastest […]

Filed Under: Baby-Toddlers, kids, Lifestyle Parenting Tagged With: baby, baby advice, babyroom, cots, nursery, parenting advice, prams, pushchairs, Smyths, toys

Smyths Squirrel Play Wooden Sort ‘n’ Play Activity Cube

September 29, 2018 | Leave a Comment

As parents, we want the best for our children which includes their development improving and reaching their milestones. With my ten-month-old, Sienna, I find it essential to have educational toys in order to prepare her for nursery which is why I rely on Smyths Toys. THE SQUIRREL PLAY WOODEN SORT ‘N’ PLAY ACTIVITY CUBE At […]

Filed Under: kids, Lifestyle Parenting Tagged With: children, christmas, Kids, review, Smyths, smyths toys, toys

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