
My Story: Raising unmaterialistic kids in a material world
I watched The Story of Stuff about 15 years ago. Statistics and its American-centric point of view aside, this short 20-minute video struck me. Earth can no longer sustain humanity’s
I watched The Story of Stuff about 15 years ago. Statistics and its American-centric point of view aside, this short 20-minute video struck me. Earth can no longer sustain humanity’s
If our children had it their way, we’d all be buried in a sea of Barbies and Legos by now. However as parents,  it is our job to guide our
Barbie is no stranger to millions around the globe – since 1959 it has been bringing joy to children as Mattel’s best-selling doll. But what has the brand been up to
Christmas is approaching, but are you still struggling to find presents for the kids? If you’re anything like me, you might be finding yourself overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of
Barbie returns to the big screen with Rock ‘N Royals, where Barbie wants girls to continue celebrating their own #BeSuper acts.
Toys and playthings are expensive, and kids grow out of them quite quickly. So why not consider renting instead?
Ride-on toys are great because toddlers can push it as they are walking or climb atop for a spin around the house. Here are 11 of our favourites!
Kids don’t need fancy, expensive toys to stimulate their motor and cognitive development. With a little bit of imagination, Ernadia Os’Hara shows how she’s turning household items into playthings for her son.
As Khairun helped her 2-year-old son unwrap his birthday presents, she realised that it all added to his existing pile of toys – and made his waste footprint that much bigger. Learn how she’s found ways to deconsumerise her kids.
Every parent and every child loves Fisher Price, including me. The first Fisher Price that Earthling received was a shape sorter for her full moon celebration.
The Campaign For A Commercial-Free Childhood holds its annual Toys Oppressive and Destructive to Young Children competition, where consumers vote on the worst toy of the year. Well, the results are in.
The world’s most famous toy store, which for more than 250 years has been putting smiles on children’s faces, opens its first outlet in Malaysia – just in time for Christmas!
If we had to pick one word to describe IKEA, that word would be ‘tempting’. From bookcases and lighting fixtures to dinner tables and rugs, they come various styles, colours, materials and sizes.
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