Impact on Children

How different types of toys influence children's development, creativity and learning abilities. Articles examine educational value, gender aspects and toys for children with special needs.

Are Books Obsolete?

Books face competition from e-readers and digital formats, but what does the future actually hold for traditional publishing and bookshops.

Do Educational Toys Really Help Children?

Most toys help kids learn naturally when they're fun, so skip the expensive "educational" label and focus on play instead.

How Construction Toys Help with Motor Skills

Building blocks and Lego sets help kids develop the fine motor skills they need for writing, coordination and everyday tasks.

How Toys Help Develop Creativity

Playing with the right toys helps kids tap into their natural creativity and imagination from an early age.

How Toys Help Development

Play helps kids build coordination, strength, social skills and understanding of the world around them through different types of toys.

How Toys Help with Language and Reading

Playing with the right toys helps babies and toddlers pick up language skills faster and builds confidence with reading from an early age.

Toys and Gender Conditioning

How toy choices shape children's views on gender roles and what happens when kids want to play outside traditional expectations.

Toys for Disabled Children

Good toys for disabled children balance fun with safety, and you don't need expensive specialist versions to find what works.