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"At Christmas, it's not just the toys that count." OPPI Piks Christmas 2021

"At Christmas, it's not just the toys that count."  OPPI Piks Christmas 2021

"At Christmas, it's not just the toys that count." OPPI Piks Christmas 2021
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Celebrating playhao's 10th Anniversary

Celebrating playhao's 10th Anniversary

When birthday is the theme, our good friend, Tarte by Cheryl Koh, comes to mind! We’d like a celebration that is fun, engaging, social-distancing-friendly, and ends on a sweet note. So… ta-da… our party in a box!
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Multi-Dimensional Fun with IVI 3D Play Carpets

Multi-Dimensional Fun with IVI 3D Play Carpets

Life before the modern era of electronics were children playing with little other than imagination. And the benefits of simple tactile imaginative play is not only therapeutic but also help children build key developmental skills.
IVI 3D play carpets are wonderful landscapes to bring play to the next level! Not to mention, how beautiful these carpets are, to add vibrancy to your children's play space.

 

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www.playhao.com continues to operate, however, our retail store will close from 7 April to 4 May 2020.

www.playhao.com continues to operate, however, our retail store will close from 7 April to 4 May 2020.

www.playhao.com will continue to deliver as per normal.  However, from 7 April 2020 to 4 May 2020 our retail store will be closed in line with local government directives for business closure.
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Top picks of STEM Toys (Screen-Free or App-Based)

Top picks of STEM Toys (Screen-Free or App-Based)

If you're looking for fun toys that focus and encourage a love of all things STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), here are some brilliant gift ideas for your last minute shopping…. Be it Screen-Free or App-Based ones, we've got you covered!
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playhao's Christmas Gift Guide 2019 (by age)

<b>playhao's Christmas Gift Guide 2019 (by age)</b>

To make your gift gifting a breeze, we compiled a comprehensive guide for you to the top 2019 wish list grouped by age! 
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Teach Through Play - Curated Tools for Holistic Learning

Teach Through Play - Curated Tools for Holistic Learning

For many of us growing up, play was reserved as a reward for something accomplished - “Finish your homework and you can go play.” Even now, it is rarely seen as an accomplishment in itself. However, many early childhood educators testify that much can be gleaned from play time. Basic milestones, like fine motor skill development, are achieved during play. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are vital in many situations, as is the determination necessary to sustain certain play scenarios. As such, many good toys are made to make the most of play. 

The best toys meld learning and fun at their core. Here are some we believe to provide holistic play value in learning environments both in the classroom and at home:                    

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Grapat - Creative play in tune with nature

Grapat - Creative play in tune with nature

Child’s play is hard work. When done right, a single play session can stimulate the senses, stir creativity, and build perseverance. It is through play that children learn to navigate the world around them. playhao began as parents wanting the best for their children - that meant providing toys that could facilitate the highest level of quality play. Over the years we’ve always carried toys we believe in, and the latest addition to our repertoire is no different.
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How to know whether you're a 'helicopter parent' and why it matters. (CNN)

How to know whether you're a 'helicopter parent' and why it matters. (CNN)

"When parents have a narrow definition of success, when they think their job of being a parent is to chart a path, with low risk, to the door of their definition of success," that is the problem, said Steiner-Adair. "The last thing you want is a child to feel that who they are isn't good enough and what they love doesn't matter to you."...Karen Zilberstein, a psychotherapist and author of "Parents Under Pressure: Struggling to Raise Children in an Unequal America
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Magna-tiles with LED Strip

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