Blog – Tagged "building through play"

Cut Back on Screen Time: 6 Benefits of Outdoor Play

by Janet Parham Janet Parham June 19, 2017

Why spend so much time cooped up in the house behind all your techno gadgets, when the outdoors has so much to offer you and your child? It truly m...

Posted in Active Play, building through play, children, fun, kids, kids outdoor, Little Tikes, p80w, playtime, Tikes Tips

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Choosing the Right Toys for the Right Age

by Janet Parham Janet Parham August 28, 2015

Not sure when to introduce the different styles of play to your kids? Below are some general rule of thumb guidelines to help your toy buying and gifting:

Posted in awesome, babies, baby steps, bay toys, building through play, children, creative, development, fun, grow, kids, learning, Little Tikes, littletikes.com, p80w, parents, play, Play For All Abilities, playtime, right toys, Tikes Tips, toys

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Get Active for National Exercise With Your Child Week!

by Janet Parham Janet Parham August 7, 2015

Little Tikes encourages children to grow up being physically active and healthy individuals.

Posted in active play, building through play, children, cool, developement, exercise, fall, fun, get fit, grow, learning, Little Tikes, littletikes.com, outdoor, p80w, parents, play, play date, Play For All Abilities, playtime, summer, Tikes Tips, toddlers, toys

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Having Fun with Preschool Prep

by Janet Parham Janet Parham July 27, 2015

Back to School shopping season is about to kick off (if it hasn't already for some) and parents across the country are starting the necessary prepa...

Posted in Active Play, awesome, backyard, blogger, building through play, children, confidence, developement, fun, Indoor Toys, kids toys, learning, Little Tikes, littletikes.com, p80w, parents, play, playtime, prep, preparation, preschool, Tikes Tips

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Summer Fun and Tips for Cooperative Play

by Janet Parham Janet Parham July 16, 2015

Summer is the perfect time of year to introduce cooperative play to your toddler. Offering great weather and extended day light for kids to explore...

Posted in Active Play, backyard, blogger, building through play, co-op, cooperative, fun, grow, ideas, kids, kids toys, learning, Little Tikes, p80w, play, playhouse, product reviews, social play, summer, swing set, swingset, Tikes Tips, water table

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The Backyard Item Every Parent Should Teach With This Summer

by Janet Parham Janet Parham June 18, 2015

Kids can pretend they are at the pond catching the big fish

Posted in Active Play, backyard, building through play, children, cool, creative, developement, fun, fun summer, grow, kids, Little Tikes, littletikes.com, p80w, parents, play date, playtime, social play, summer toys, Tikes Tips

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3 Escapes For Your Backyard This Summer

by Janet Parham Janet Parham April 23, 2015

Every kid dreams of having a hideout. Whether it a pillow-and-blanket construction that get torn down in a matter of hours or more permanent places...

Posted in Active Play, backyard, backyard escape, building through play, children, cool, crafty, creative, developement, fun, grow, ideas, kids outdoor, littletikes.com, p80w, parents, playtime, spring, Tikes Tips

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Fun Idea: Host a Family Drive In Movie Night

by Janet Parham Janet Parham April 9, 2015

Spending time together as a family is crucial for building self-esteem and character in our children. Matter of fact, when asked what kids want mos...

Posted in Active Play, awesome, backyard, blogger, building through play, children, cool, Cozy Coupe, crafty, creative, development, family, fun, kids toys, Little Tikes, p80w, parents, parents play, play, play date, playtime, role play, spring, The Little Tikes Company, Tikes Tips

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Spring is here!

by Janet Parham Janet Parham March 20, 2015

Happy first day of Spring! To help celebrate, we have been running 10% off all outdoor toys this week. From Playhouses to Ride-ons, we have the t...

Posted in Active Play, awesome, backyard, blogger, building through play, children, cool, fun, grow, indoor, kids, kids outdoor, Little Tikes, littletikes.com, new, outdoor, p80w, parents, play, playhouse, playtime, role play, social play, spring, The Little Tikes Company, Tikes Tips, toys

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Safe Alternatives to Furniture Aerobics

by Janet Parham Janet Parham February 25, 2015

Growing toddlers love to climb things. Up the backs of chairs, couches, counters, etc... So why try to stop it? Instead, try indulging your little...

Posted in acrobatic, active, Active Play, building through play, climbers, confidence, developement, fun, kids that climb furniture, learning, Little Tikes, p80w, parents, Play For All Abilities, safe, Tikes Tips

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Extend Play the Little Tikes Winter Sports Way

by Janet Parham Janet Parham January 22, 2015

Little Tikes knows active play has health benefits for developing children but did you know playing active games can also help in a classroom? How ...

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New Year, New Storage, Same Great Little Tikes

by Janet Parham Janet Parham January 7, 2015

Now that the wrapping paper is off and new toys are scattered about the house, let's start 2015 with some new "tricks" for making clean up part of ...

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