Games and toys

If your children are fans of construction games, they will love this news because the most authentic Lego universe will now be closer to us with ten of our own stores in our country. The famous Danish toy brand begins to put its first own blocks in Spain with the intention of having at least one establishment in the main cities of Spain and Portugal.

There are two very clear events that mark the beginning of Christmas: the lights on the streets and the endless advertisements of toys on television. The ads invade us, and at the same time the offer is so wide that sometimes it leads us to make a bad purchase of the smallest gifts.

If a few days ago we complained about sexist catalogs of toys that are beginning to reach stores, today we want to share a totally opposite initiative, and that is being applauded by all for being an example of equality and integration. We refer to the toy catalog of the Toy Planet chain, in which all children have a place, and even grandparents and parents also make room because, what is better than free play in company?

It smells like Christmas already. The toy ads on TV let us know that we have fully entered the pre-Christmas stage. Although we believe that we should be moderated when buying gifts, the little ones are not oblivious to advertising and whether we want it or not, trends mark their wishes. When these dates arrive, they start thinking about Christmas gifts.

How much energy children have! It is precisely all that we lack for parents and that, I believe, has been stolen. There are days when our children simply seem to have all the energy in the world concentrated in their bodies and we would like a few minutes of rest. If you have ever found yourself in this situation, then the "game of levels", an activity to do with children who have a lot of energy, you will love it.

Children have an innate instinct to learn new things, and to do it through play, is not only fun for them but it also serves them to experience, observe and interact actively with the world around them. Montessori learning fosters, among other things, the natural ability of children to learn through play, so today we propose seven Montessori activities to do with children.

The arrival of gifts is one of the most magical traditions at Christmas, however there are those who feel overwhelmed by Christmas consumerism and prefer to focus on family celebration. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are parents of two children (Wyatt, three years, and Dimitri, 10 months) and decided that next Christmas will not give gifts to their children.

Who did not dream of having a little house in a tree as a child? A magical and private corner where to hide, play or meet friends. I never had it, but I always thought it should be a lot of fun and I confess that I would love to have space to build a small cabin for my children. This father from Michigan (United States) has not only made his daughters dream come true, but has gone much further.

Dolls are very influential toys in children, since they are often reflected in them or find similarities with the people around them. However, we have already seen on some occasion how the toy industry is not too realistic when it comes to making dolls, and there are still many stereotypes to tear down.

Surely, many of you have bought toys for your children in a Toys R Us store. Today we learned that the toy store chain has declared bankruptcy because it cannot cope with a debt of 5,000 million dollars (about 4,170 million euros). However, the company, which has 1.

On the occasion of the premiere of the eighth installment of the Star Wars saga, "The Last Jedi", which will arrive on the screens on December 15, the Lego company has announced that on October 1 it will release a new ship for all his fans: an updated Millennium Falcon, much bigger and more impressive than the previous one.

One of the favorite games of many children is to make Lego constructions. The Lego universe is fascinating and its catalog includes all kinds of themes, from Star Wars, to Jurassic World, Minecraft, Superheroes or Disney, among others. Although there is a wide range of constructions that adapt to different age ranges, children usually need the help of an adult to supervise the process, resolve any doubts or find a piece.

What child doesn't dream of going to Disneyland or Disneyworld? The universe of illusion, animated characters, princes and princesses comes true in this great theme park that all kids want to go to. My children have asked me more than once; they watch the ad on television and they fuss: “Mom, come on, come on!

The first approach I had with children's birthdays in my adult life was to see my coworkers prepare the parties to celebrate another year of their children. I was not yet a mother and seeing him alone from the outside seemed simple. Now that I'm a mom, I've actually had only two experiences planning a birthday party for my daughter (when she turned two we only made a small cake at home with her grandparents).

Although we regularly associate the holiday season with travel, many families choose to stay at home. Take advantage of the days to spend time together, enjoy some afternoons in the park or patio of your home and visit places of leisure and entertainment taking advantage that they are usually less crowded. However, there are some cities where there are days with extreme weather to enjoy outdoor activities.

A few months ago we shared the photos that a mother had published in social networks about the giraffe Sophie of her son, the famous teether that many babies have at home. The mother had split the giraffe in half to warn of the layer of mold that had formed inside the toy.

In Babies and More we are very committed to the safety of children in summer. The pool season has begun and we will not get tired of remembering the importance of not losing sight of the little ones for a second while they are in the water. In addition to constant supervision, we must implement other preventive advice as well as teach them to swim as soon as possible.

Summer vacations are long and children have all the hours of the day ahead to do endless activities. However, parents sometimes find it difficult to be entertained and active. Heat, laziness and boredom can make our children fall into more hours of television or screen games than they should.

Sophia is only two years old but things are very clear. It is that children do not see in the toys the differences that for some adults are obvious. Children are not born with prejudices about race and gender. Her mother took her to a department store to choose a doll as a prize for having left the diaper.

Can you imagine if the possibilities of building blocks could be extended to infinity with a simple adhesive tape? Well now it is possible with Nimuno Loops, an adhesive tape compatible with LEGO, and most brands, which can adhere to any surface. Great news for the little ones who can use them to create new game scenarios.