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Help Your Child Learn to Ride a Bike This Easter

Help Your Child Learn to Ride a Bike This Easter

The Joy of Learning to Ride a Bike Learning to ride a bike is one of childhood’s biggest milestones. It’s a skill that brings a sense of freedom, confidence, and adventure. And what better time to start than spring? The warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and fresh air make it the perfect season to get kids pedalling for the first time. If you’re wondering how to help your child master two wheels without frustration (for them or you!), we’ve got…

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children enjoying the benefits of outdoor play, running around a tent in a field.
The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Child Development

The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Child Development

There’s nothing quite like the sound of children laughing as they run, jump, and explore outside. Whether they’re splashing in puddles, climbing trees, or playing hide-and-seek, outdoor play is more than just fun—it’s essential for healthy child development. In today’s digital world, where screens often compete for attention, encouraging children to play outdoors can have lasting benefits for their physical, mental, and social well-being. In this article, we’ll explore why outdoor play is so important and how it supports children’s…

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children making the most of the easter holidays by getting outdoors and exploring nature
How to Make the Most of the Easter Holidays with Active Play

How to Make the Most of the Easter Holidays with Active Play

Easter is a time for family, fun, and plenty of chocolate eggs! But with school holidays in full swing, it can also mean restless little ones looking for ways to burn off energy. Instead of letting them stay glued to screens or run riot indoors, why not embrace active play? Getting children moving doesn’t just keep them entertained – it’s great for their physical health, social skills, and overall well-being.  If you’re wondering how to encourage active play during the…

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Easter Treats and Gifts

Easter Treats and Gifts

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Most of us enjoy chocolate eggs and sticky treats, but sometimes you want to give something a little longer lasting.  Mulberry Bush can certainly help with everything from traditional wooden toys, gifts and games to the more innovative and educational toys too! You might associate cuddly bunnies and farm animals with Easter and we have a varied selection, including some that can be personalised. Younger children love a trip to the farm and these would be an enjoyable reminder to…

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Perfect Bedtime Routines

Perfect Bedtime Routines

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Bedtime, it comes around everyday and can be a major struggle for a lot of children (or their parents). However with a good routine and setting the right calming mood it can become something that is enjoyable and cherished. To try and help, we have selected some of the toys we think will be helpful to create the perfect bedtime routine. Babies Getting a baby settled into a sleeping pattern can be one of the toughest parenting challenges. Sleeping through…

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How to teach a young child to write

How to teach a young child to write

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Encouraging a young child to write requires creativity so that each day feels fresh and engaging. To celebrate National Stationery Week and its motto #WritingMatters, we’ve been asking parents for tips on how they create a positive learning culture at home that promotes writing as a fun and accessible activity for all ages. This handy guide combines their tips with our own to provide a comprehensive resource for learning outside the classroom. Learning happens when you make activities fun Home…

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Mulberry Bush Parental Control Campaign

Mulberry Bush Parental Control Campaign

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In a digital world, online child safety is more important than ever. The rise in technology has seen a new generation of children grow up staring at tech toys, and gadgets – not to mention looking at smartphones from a young age. While these children may have more knowledge of technology than previous generations, they are still vulnerable to online dangers and should be monitored. Here at Mulberry Bush, we prioritise online safety for children. Our toys and games are…

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Can your child swim a length?

Can your child swim a length?

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Interesting news today from the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) warning, according to the BBC, that more children may drown if they are don’t have the recommended annual number of hours of swimming lessons at school. This is the sort of news that Breakfast TV like to report on, showing children – who must have got up at an unearthly hour to have their moment on TV – practising swimming, jumping in and diving. In the report they did make the very…

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Childhood ends at 12 ?

Childhood ends at 12 ?

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As reported in the press, a recent Mumsnet survey has emphasized the belief amongst parents that children are growing up faster – or getting older younger as it’s sometimes described – something the toy industry has recognised for years.  It seems this latest survey suggests that the majority of parents believe childhood is over by the age of 12. That’s a sad state of affairs in anyone’s book but, given that at the same time we’re all expected to live…

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Top Ten Christmas Stocking Fillers

Top Ten Christmas Stocking Fillers

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Father Christmas has now authorised us to announce the top stocking fillers he’s ordered from us for this Christmas – and all under £7.  He’s ordered 100s of each of these from us so we are pleased to recommend them to you.  Fortunately, despite his orders, we have stock left, but we don’t know when he’s going to want more so get your order in soon! Here’s his Top Ten so far. Pirate Skittles Astro Projection Torch Batwing Gyro Flyer…

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