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The Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide for Kids Aged 1 to 5
Christmas can be stressful for parents. Juggling kids, in-laws and pets, let alone the turkey! So...
Luxury & Affordable Stocking Fillers for Under £20
Stocking fillers are the perfect way to cram in additional seasonal excitement and aid your child...
How Can I Help My Child with Puzzles?
With National Puzzle Day right around the corner, we are looking at everything that is so special...
What Toys are Good for Learning?
The best Educational toys for kids are not only a fun way to play, but they also provide parents ...
Top Kids Toys for Christmas 2022
Finding the best Christmas Toys for toddlers and kids can be an impossible task. After all, those...
How Do I Keep My Child Entertained in the Summer?
When school is out for summer, our children suddenly have a lot of spare time on their hands. You...
What are Some Fun Summer Games?
The best summer games are ones that can be adapted to any space - An outside space that is. Whils...
What is a Good Age for Play Food Fun?
Amongst many typical parental words of guidance is, ‘Don’t play with your food’. So, asking, “Wha...
How Can I Practice Mindfulness with my Child?
Practising mindfulness has become increasingly important over recent years. Our growing awarene...
What are the Best Games to Have at Your Wedding?
Preparing to tie the knot? Allow Jaques of London to the first to offer our congratulations. Of...
What Skills Can Children Learn from Games?
Games are more than just fun and laughter, they also provide kids with a wonderful learning exper...
How Does a Play Kitchen Help a Child’s Development?
Little chefs unite! Prepare for pastries, salivate with spectacular sauces, and set the table for...
What Toys Will Keep a 3-Year-old Busy?
At Jaques, we love to see children engaged in Montessori toy magic. Learning through play is a wo...
How Do Toys Affect a Child's Development?
It’s Screen-Free Week here at Jaques of London. What better time to insist that all of your devic...
What Wood is Safe for Children's Toys?
When buying toys for children, there are many factors to consider. Are they fun? Are they priced ...
What Are the Best Outdoor Toys for Toddlers?
There has never been a more important time to get our kids on the move. So, we ask our on-staff U...
What Age is a 200 Piece Puzzle For?
Puzzling pups are always keen to piece the world together.   From the earliest stages, we are all...
What are the Best Blocks for Toddlers?
What are the Best Blocks for Toddlers?   The best building blocks should stand on solid ground. A...
What Are the Best Games for Family Games Night?
The best family games nights deserve the best family games to play. That means providing as much ...