There can be no joy greater than that of having small children around – they bring out exciting talents we never knew we had and test our mettle to the ‘Nth’ degree. The smarter child will outfox a grandparent very easily by the age of 3 by showing a grim determination to get their own way and by stopping at absolutely nothing to make sure they get that. Every child will have a favourite kind of toy and past-time and the younger the child, the more possessive they seem to be. In fact very high stress can be achieved by all family members when the parental decision occurs to limit the child from his current fad. Taking this as an example . . . a wee young toddler near me went into an absolutely blistering melt-down when his poor Mama told him it was time to switch his idol off. The tantrum started off with just a stamp of the foot then escalated to full on fist banging on the nearby coffee table and full on fist and feet banging. So to ensure you don’t face the same diabolical behaviour, then ensure that a regular source of inspiring toys must, and can be supplied.
There is a local toy and game supplier that I rely on and tap into very regularly. They stock an incredible array of games and toys to suit every age group – from baby jigsaws with just six to ten pieces, to complex strategy games with role play for several characters. In between comes a thousand toys to entertain and thrill the senses. Metal slinkys that would bounce down the stairs for hours; scooters that you race up the road and around the park with, that excitement of being able to kick off from the stop and once able to balance on the scooter at the same time as kicking off to build up to speed, whooh, that is a wonderful feeling. They still sell the simple toys too, such as buckets and spades for the sand park or the beach. The best way to buy an toy is to visit the local store and if they supply on an online site too, all well and good.
