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Want to thrill a 3-year-old? The good news: by their third birthday, there's loads more variety for gift-giving. They're getting super imaginative, plus they have more physical confidence and much nimbler fingers than their toddler selves. Whatever you pick, any of these great gift ideas for 3-year-olds would make birthday girl or boy very happy. 

Gross motor skills require kids to use big muscles because they involve whole-body movements. Developing these skills helps children develop fine motor skills later on, which focus on smaller muscles and dexterity.

Geography refers to the knowledge of places and the relationship between people and their environment. The study of geography allows children to make sense of the world, the environment and various cultures.

Fine motor skills are an essential for development in young children. Young children need to learn to hold things, pick them up, and use them. So that the can write, dress themselves, and more.

These kitchen activities for kids will allow your children to learn to prepare food and practice many useful skills, such as counting, measuring, learning about textures, colors, flavors, and more…

Parents dream of well-mannered children, however manners need to be taught. Teaching manners to kids can be challenging but very rewarding. Read our article for some great tips and tricks.

Teaching coding to kids will be even more valuable in their future, while access to resources is limited it is a good idea for parents to introduce their children to the basics to see if it’s something they enjoy.

Traveling with kids can be stressful and overwhelming, however we offer 5 top tips to take the edge off of the entire process so that you can have a successful trip.

The majority of our daily movements or actions require both sides of our body to work together this is referred to as bilateral coordination and there are three different types.

Every individual has a specific way in which they give and receive love. The concept of love languages was introduced by Dr Gary Chapman. He states that people express and receive love in five ways. The same goes for children.

As you child grows, they will learn the value of many important things around them. Be it healthy eating, exercise as well as money and the importance of saving it.

Mess and children seem to go hand in hand the moment they can move around by themselves. Children love to make a mess but when it comes to clean up time, that enthusiasm is nowhere to be found. And try as you might, chances are, the tidying up will be left to you. How else would it get done?

Teaching children about their emotions is a crucial part of their development. Once they gain the ability to verbalize their feelings, you as the parent should be prepared to support them in dealing with, and identifying, these emotions.

Learning to distinguish between left from right is a concept first noted in preschool. It is however, still to some extent an effort for some adults in their daily lives. So, how does one effectively teach a child to differentiate between the two?

Messy play is so much more than just a fun activity. These activities stimulate their developing brains through their sensory systems.

Sensory Play forms a vital part of the healthy development of a child’s brain. This makes your child’s exposure to sensory experiences necessary for the development of their sensory processing capabilities.

Pre-maths skills for little ones is extremely important, it is a great idea to introduce them to the various concepts surrounding maths and the application of maths skills.

Block play offers creative learning that is fun, educational and interactive. iKids offers a wide range of block-style toys to keep your little ones learning while having fun.

The ULTIMATE Guide to choosing the right puzzle for your child! They are one of the best learning toys that every child should have. We’ve got loads of cool puzzles and so, to help you find the perfect fit, we’ve put together a little guide to what's right for each stage.

Easter’s nearly here and we can’t wait to have some down time with the kids. But, let’s keep it real. We've still got lockdown restrictions to cope with and, that means you may have to think up some creative alternatives to those outdoor Easter Egg hunts and activities.