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Magnetic tiles and building sets are some of the best open-ended toys around — endlessly re-buildable, great for STEM skills, and loved by a huge age range. Here's a Canadian guide to choosing the right building set and where to buy.Why magnetic tiles are so popularMagnetic building tiles click together to make flat shapes...

Family game night is back, and the right game turns an ordinary evening into a memory. Here's a Canadian guide to choosing the best board and card games — by age, group size and how much time you've got — plus where to buy them.Quick, easy party gamesWhen you want laughs without a rulebook,...

In the first few years, the right toy supports a child's development at each stage — from grasping and sensory play to walking and pretend play. Here's a Canadian age-by-age guide to choosing safe, engaging toys for babies and toddlers.0–6 months: sensory and softNewborns are drawn to high-contrast patterns, gentle sounds and soft textures....

STEM toys make learning feel like play — building problem-solving, creativity and curiosity through science, technology, engineering and maths. Here's a Canadian guide to choosing the best STEM toys by age, and where to buy them.Ages 3–5: foundations through playYoung children build STEM skills through hands-on play. Magnetic building tiles, chunky construction sets, shape...

Jellycat — the British brand behind those irresistibly soft, whimsical plush — has a genuine cult following among kids and adults. From cuddly animals to quirky 'amuseable' food characters, here's a guide to the most popular Jellycat and where to buy them in Canada.What makes Jellycat specialJellycat plush are known for their exceptional softness,...