The Little Ones

The summer months are upon us and time usually spent out at parks and beaches or planning that all important summer getaway has now been taken up by working from home, homeschooling our kids and trying to juggle what can seem like an endless list of tasks for a parent!  The situation is a very odd one, one that was sprung on most parents as a shock leaving very little time to plan our days and mentally prepare for the time that is currently upon us. It can all be a little overwhelming when as parents we constantly want the...

Wooden toys have become quite the trend as many parents want to go back to classic and timeless pieces for their children to grow up with. Children's toys come in a variety of styles and can play a huge part in your child's learning, play and relaxation time.  With such a huge selection to choose from, we'd like to share some of our top picks for wooden toys from 2019.   1. Wooden Teether  These come in a huge range of designs and are great for young children as they are made from natural wood and safe materials - they...

It can be and it should be!  Our little ones are growing up fast and they are continuously learning each and every day - their education should be as fun as possible to allow them to want to learn, explore and grow.  There are a number of ways that we can help our little ones to improve their skills and make learning fun - here are 5 ideas to get you started  1) Drawing and painting  Kids love being creative - set them down with a piece of paper and a few colouring pencils and away they go. With this...

We've all heard this story - "I bought my child the most expensive toy and they played for hours with the cardboard box it came in!" So let's go back to basics! Classic toys for imaginative little ones; little ones love to explore, they can make a game out of any situation and a story out of any characters or objects they have to hand. With this in mind "The Little Ones" store focuses on classic toys to encourage learning and adventure. The world and its norms when it comes to children's activities is changing drastically; most free play time is...