Parenting Without Tears

KidzStar Tablet from Binatone

Tapping into children’s love for technology, Binatone has created a tablet computer just for them. Boasting an extra-large 7” capacitive-touch colour screen, the KidzStar Tablet features large icons and a touch-pen, making it easy to navigate via the bespoke children’s operating system.

John Adams Pro Deck Workshop

John Adams Pro Deck Workshop is reviewed by Jonathan Bell who tried it out with his son, Toby.

LeapPad2 Explorer

The LeapPad2 Explorer is a perfect tablet for a child aged three to nine, writes Anne Coates who has given it a five heart rating.

Elefun Snackin' Safari game from Hasbro

Yvette Henlon and Victoria (aged two) attended the launch of the new Elefun Snackin Safari game from Hasbro at the Rainforest Café. Here she reviews the games which is ideal for small children.

busbi 7, Android tablet for kids

If you're looking for an affordable Android tablet to give to a child this Christmas, the busbi 7 makes a great choice, writes Anne Coates. Packed with child-friendly features and apps and looking smart and "the real thing", the busbi 7 makes an ideal alternative to using mum or dad's technology.

Monopoly Millionaire

Olivia Coates and Charlotte Oram are Monopoly fans so what would they make of the latest version of the board game Monopoly Millionaire from Hasbro?

Pumpazing action game from Drumond Park

Hazel Bothma's daughter Frida and her friends tried out the lates game from Drumond Park designed for youger children in the three to six age range. Unfortunately for this family the game did not live up to expectations.

Baby Puzzles from Aldi stores

Aldi stores have just launched some great baby puzzles in a variety of animal and vehicle shapes. Harriet Coates has been enchanted by the duck and tortoise.

Mookie - First Swingball

Georgina Collins took the Mookie First Swingball from Argos to test out on a family weekend camping trip. Although easy to assemble and lightweight for packing the actual game proved less satisfactory.

Toys from Argos

Inspired by the Olympics? Get your pre-schoolers playing games out of doors and indoors with the range of toys from Argos. Here we review the skittles and cricket sets.

Jumbo ThunderCats Puzzles

Jumbo brings the thrilling adventures of TV's Lion-O and his fearless cats to life in ThunderCats Puzzles. But you don't have to be a ThunderCats fan to appreciate the puzzles, writes Harriet Elliott whose son Joseph tested them out for PWT.

Get the Olympic spirit with Hornby

Elaine Denne and her son Jack went along to the Horby Tea Party in Hamleys, London, to celebrate the launch of Hornby's official London 2012 range.

Create Your Own London Map

Toby and Pippa Bell – with a little help from their father, Jon – had great fun with Create Your Own London Map, rated five hearts by the Bell family!

Horrible Science Really Rotten Experiments

Louise Pollard – with the help of son Joe – reviews the latest game in the Horrible Science series from Galt Toys: Really Rotten Experiments – a little boy's ideal pastime!

Bubble Bouncer from TP Toys

A mini-trampoline for toddlers, the Bubble Bouncer from TP Toys offers active fun indoors or outside the home. Harriet Coates put it to the test – tentatively at first.

The Micro Scooter challenge

Micro Scooters are fun and get children out of doors and exercising. Are adults up for that challenge? Georgina Collins' son Sandy on his Micro Scooter challenged his dad on a Micro Sprite to a race. The result turned into a fun family experience with even Georgina overcoming her fear of two wheels!

Word for Word from Gibsons

This is a great game for everyone "who always have to have the last word" as it says on the Word for Word box from Gibsons. Toby Bell challenged Anne Coates to a match.

my little BABY born® Boy Potty Training Time from Zapf Creation

The latest in Zapf Creation's BABY born® range is a little boy ready to be potty trained. Harriet Coates who is beginning her own relationship with a potty, was enchanted by her new baby.

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