Cleaning Wooden Toys
I love wooden toys and have since I became a mother decades ago! In fact, that is why I started Mimitoys.ie in 2004. Over the past few months, parents and creches have been asking me how to effectively clean wooden … Read More
Toys And Play For 8 To 12 Years Old
Toys for 8-12 years old When we first started up Mimitoys in 2004, I probably would have written this blog to give ideas about how to prevent or delay an 8-12-year-old child from playing with a tablet or phone, how … Read More
5 Do’s & 5 Don’t-Home Based Birthday Parties
We have 4 children, 2 older that are now finished with home parties and 2 younger children. Between them, we have hosted maybe 30 home-based parties, so I speak with a certain amount of experience regarding home-based children’s birthday parties Our … Read More
5 Do’s & 5 Dont’s to “Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon”
Think of your own childhood. In mine, our familiy’s warmest calmest memories were when we all flopped down in the back garden while “lazing on a Sunny Afternoon”. I was about to write a blog post about what “Perfect-Parent” … Read More
5 Paper Games-Your Family Can Play Now
We live in a rural location and due to masses of snow, we are unable to get the car out for 4 days now. As ever some screen time is allowed, then some communal telly, walks where possible. But still … Read More
Gender Stereo-Typing-A Retailers Perspective
It’s International Woman Day. A perfect time to discuss gender stereotyping in the sales and marketing of children’s toys mostly online but also in shops. Gender Stereotyping in the Toy industry is important as Toy Retailers are likely the first … Read More
10 Parenting Actions to Reduce Sibling Rivalry
Children spend a lot of time with their siblings. In a given school week its about 60 hours, 100 hours during a holiday week. In total brothers and sisters spend about 3,500 hours per year in each others company. Likely … Read More