The popular mobile app which runs alongside CBeebies – Playtime Island – has just had a makeover, and now includes new games from their favourite characters. It’s live now on the Apple App Store and Google Play, and from next week on the Amazon Appstore. It includes three fun new […]
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It’s that time of year again when The British Toy Retailers Association reveals its lists of “must have” toys for the forthcoming Christmas season. This year, alongside the Top 12 toys (listed below), the TRA has created eight lists of toys in various categories: Action Station Connected Good Game, Good […]
Introduction Cups and Mushrooms is a fun, active game for two teams and is best played with larger groups of children – at least 10 but preferably more. Ideally played in a large space where there is room to run around – indoors or out. Equipment To play Cups and […]
The Toy Retailers Association in the UK & Ireland has revealed what it believes to be this year’s top 12 toys for Christmas, as well as strong contenders across six other categories including Build It And They Will Thrive; Cute, Cuddly & Smart; Make It, Play It, Love It; Tots […]
With Christmas fast approaching, the UK Toy Retailers Association (TRA) has released its list of toys it believes will be huge hits this holiday season, with the certain guarantee that at least some of them will disappear from all online and high street stores in the near future. Top Ten […]
DreamToys 2015: Top UK toys for Christmas 2015 It’s that time of year again when the Toy Retailers Association shows off the toys and games it believes will be hits this Christmas. As well as an overall dozen top toys and games, there are (controversially) categories for boys and girls, […]
Check out DreamToys 2015: Top UK Toys for Christmas 2015 The official dozen toys and games predicted to be a huge hit in the UK this Christmas was announced on Wednesday 27th October by the Toy Retailers Association. The major retailers have already listed their Christmas hits for 2010: Woolworths […]
Check out our Family Christmas Survival guide for articles and advice. Last month’s industry research found that British kids are hankering for sub-£50 toys and games this Christmas. That’s probably good news for cash-strapped parents. A few old favourites get makeovers, including LEGO, Monopoly and Transformers. The Toy Retailers Association […]
Welcome to Family Relationships Magazine’s weekly roundup of news about the Internet, particularly as it relates to children and families Adult games sold to British kids Trading Standards recently discovered that a number of online retailers are selling “mature” video games to children. “The teenage volunteer visited 16 separate outlets […]
A selection of the latest children’s toys and games to catch our eye. Hexbugs For your teenager (aged 14+) these colourful little robot insects could provide some amusement. They scuttle around, detecting and avoiding obstacles and shying away from loud noises. Available in five colours for £9.99 each from I […]
Check out our Family Christmas Survival guide for articles and advice. Leading toy store Toys R Us has announced what it believes will be this year’s must have Christmas toys. Don’t be surprised that a lot of these are quite high-budget items, including Nintendo games consoles and an Asus Eee […]
Check out our Family Christmas Survival guide for articles and advice. The Early Learning Centre has announced a huge range of new toys coming into stock in plenty of time for Christmas this year. As a special offer, customers buying any product from the Star Buys range will receive another […]