Do toys and games shape who we'll become?

Do toys and games shape who we'll become?

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CALLING ALL KIDS — We want you to be the Brains Trust

Have you always wanted to tell us what you think about a topic? Well, now's your chance. Over the summer break you can film yourself answering some of our curliest questions.We've re-released some of our most popular episodes so you can listen and be inspired to tell us what you ...  Show more

BITES – Being scared of spiders

Molly’s just an itsy bitsy cutesy spider, but Carl is freaking out! Lots of people are scared of spiders. In fact, people can be scared of a whole range of things you might find surprising, like a fear of clowns or paper or pancakes. But is that OK? 

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