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When I had my first child, a baby boy, I used to think that his boyish traits were just inbuilt. He wanted to bash things, chase balls and was generally a bit grrr. You draw your opinions from your own experiences and from my experiences, coupled with what other people told me, led me to believe boys and girls are just different right from birth. Now, after having two boys, I have a little girl and people say things like 'I bet that's a different for you' and 'girls are so different' but in truth I have found her to be pretty similar. She is just as 'grrr' and loves doing all the same things. In fact if my eldest son was the same age as her and you dressed them the same you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. What if we're judging children based on their gender rather than their Character? Most mums I know are open minded in their child's choice of toys. There are boys who want to play with dolls and girls who want to play with trucks. M

Royal Mail launched their latest stamp collection yesterday (22nd August 2017), which celebrate  classic and traditional toys from the last century, and all made in Britain . Spacehopper Originally designed to be an exercise device rather than a toy, the classic space hopper has become a firm British favourite. This nostalgic stamp collection feature childhood favourites such as the classic Sindy Doll, and Action Man figures, retro toys such as the Space Hopper and Fuzzy Felt, and of course no traditional toy list would be complete without Meccano or a Hornby Train Set. Sindy Pedigree Toys Ltd launched the Sindy Doll in 1963 designed by Foale and Tuffin. Sindy’s look, fashion and style has gained her millions of fans across the world who regard themselves as true ‘Sindy Girls’. Action Man Three years after the Sindy Doll, Hasbro invented the Action Man. A tough, rugged macho doll targeted at boys. Just like Sindy, Action Man's clothes could be cha

It's that time of year when you want to get get this years family holiday booked. Money is always a huge factor in deciding where to go but if money was no object where would you go? There are places I've been to that I know my children would love and places that I would love them to experience. Here is my dream holiday destinations to take my kids: Lapland Top of the list just has to be Lapland. Christmas is such an exciting time for children and where could be better to meet Santa than the snowy Christmas wonderland that is Lapland. Not to mention the northern lights! Disney Land This one will come as no surprise. Just a magical experience for children to see all their favourite characters come to life. Plus adrenaline filled days going on rides and roller coasters. Phillip Island This was one of the most amazing sights I've ever seen; hundreds of cute little fairy penguins coming in from the sea to go to their homes as the sun goes down. I'd lo