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It may not offer the same sugar rush as a Cadburys Creme Egg, but this little cracker is sure to fire the imagination. Famed for their cute collection of play figures, Playmobil has launched these fun primary-coloured Easter eggs – each one

is dressing up as an occasional part of play,” she says. “In fact, this kind of role play is actually a normal and healthy part of growing up and helps your child develop his sense of self.” Felix is not alone in his penchant for wanting to occasionally switch

Hi, me hearties. 'Tis me, Pirate Joe.So why the bed-head hairdo, you might ask? Well, 'tis because I am a ghostly deathly pirate come back from the dead to spook ye out for Hallowe'en. Nah, actually, it's cos I ran away when my mummy tried to brush my hair, but personally I think...

piano, child-size electric guitar and – not for the faint-hearted – a drum set.There was also a delightful array of pretend play toys and games to inspire your child's imagination, including make-your-own jewellery sets, a mini pink sewing machine, a

run riot if his playtimeisn’t stage-managed, structured or rule-bound. To encourage imaginary play, choose simple toys that can be whatever your child wants them to be, such as a set of building blocks. Pretend tea sets and cooking equipment, or a

SuperchildWhat is that running down your street? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's your four-year-old pretending to be BatmanThose Were the DaysTousled hair, tie askew, a missing tooth and a wayward fringe – it must be time for the annual school

 1.   He’s watching youFrom the moment your baby is born, you are under surveillance. Your baby will not be able to take his eyes off you; he will follow your every move, ‘tracking’ you as you move around your home. That’s because from the moment

face by pretending you mislaid the invite and then lie, explaining that “We can only have limited numbers as the venue/entertainer/my house isn’t insured for any more.” Three: if you’re feeling brave, tell the truth: “Sorry, but Jane really doesn’t like

it’s up to you to set a good example, as toddler are to young to differentiate what’s desirable ‘copying’ behaviour and what’s not.THREE Playing let’s pretendA toddler’s love of exploring the physical world is more than matched by his love