toddler brain development

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Why Play Matters More Than We Think (Especially in the Early Years)

By Sofi Tovey, Founder of Mucky Wolf

Why Is Play So Important in the Early Years?

When I became a parent to my little boy Wolf (yep, the name inspiration for my toy shop), I quickly realised something: play isn’t just something children do to pass the time. It is their work.

In the early years, particularly from birth to five, play is quite literally how children build their...

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10 Sensory Games to Play With Your Toddler

What Are the Best Sensory Games for Toddlers at Home?

If you’ve ever watched your toddler happily splash, squish, poke or sniff their way through a mess, you already know that sensory play is serious business. Simple, hands-on games help build your child’s brain, coordination, language skills and emotional development, all while keeping them happily engaged — and quietly supporting children’s...

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