Karen Singleton

name Karen Singleton is a mum of two who is passionate about quality, affordable toys which encourage learning and development through play. She runs her own online independent shop specialising in educational wooden toys and traditional wooden toys for babies and children under 5. All toys featured on Strawberry Children’s Toys are played with, tested and enjoyed by real children.

Educational toys for girls and boys - is there a difference?

13th August 2007
Do boys and girls play differently? Should you be choosing different toys for them? And should an interest in certain toys be discouraged? These are all questions that may cross the mind of any parent, family member or friend trying to decide how to ... Read >

The importance of fantasy in childrens play

01st July 2007
What is fantasy play? Fantasy play is when young children create stories and act them out. Toddlers love this kind of role playing and it is really important for developing skills which will be invaluable to them in later life. What may seem a simple gam... Read >

Are traditional wooden toys still as good for baby, toddler and child development as modern toys?

30th May 2007
With so many different toys on the market it is not surprising that choosing a toy for a baby, toddler or child can become unnecessarily confusing. It seems that unless a toy can buzz, flash, beep and grab your attention in some kind of weird and wonderf... Read >

Choosing the best educational toy for different ages; babies, toddlers and children under 5

09th May 2007
Choosing a toy for a baby or child can be a difficult decision, particularly if you are not sure which toy is relevant for which age. This brief guide explains which toys are best suited to which age group taking into consideration the development stages... Read >