Silent Sunday

Toy of the Year - which one did you have?

Courtesy of our friends at The Toy Retailers Association these are all the previous winners of the prestigious Toy Of The Year award.

which of these toys did you have as a kid?

The Balancing Act

When it comes to kids and how they develop physically and there ability to take part in fun outdoor activities, few skills are more important than having some control over their balance. Whether learning to crawl, walk, ride a bike, or play hopscotch, kids can't get too far until they can learn to keep those little bodies properly balanced - so how does balance work then?

While a lucky few are born with an intuitive sense of balance, most children need time, practice and grazed knees and knuckles. The more often they're required to stabilize their bodies and stop themselves falling, the quicker they will develop good balance control.