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All over the world, there has been a growing concern over digital screen time among children, which has increased significantly in the past few years. A survey among Canadian parents found that chi...

With the days getting warmer and the sun out longer, there is nothing more exciting than enjoying the hot summer weather. As children are getting older and generations are constantly changing, it'...

If there is one thing I miss about being a kid, it's definitely the creativity and imagination I had when finding ways to spend my time. The beauty of role play and screen-free activities is that ...

Great Pretenders and Packing a Smile are working together to send gift donations to hospitalized children across Ontario to give them a reason to smile. Their shared goal is to bring joy and inspir...

Want to make your child a costume all by yourself? Check out some of the most popular DIY summer costumes for kids!

Calling all unicorn lovers - We have a DIY just for you!  Below you will find the list of materials you will need to create your very own unicorn headband! The best part about this begin a DIY craf...

Extend your child's imagination through play by creating this dino-mite fossil excavation craft. The perfect afternoon spent with your prehistoric pal!  Below you will find a simple list of common ...

As October brings cooler weather, the at-home crafts become much more essential to the weekends in our household! Before throwing away your child's jack-o-laterns at the end of Halloween, consider ...

We sat down with our friends at Henry Bear's Park to chat about working in the toy industry! Check out this video of Nate unboxing his latest shipment from Great Pretenders and read the interview b...