Do toys and games shape who we'll become?

Do toys and games shape who we'll become?

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BITES – Being forced to step out of your comfort zone?

It feels soooo nice staying in your comfort zone – it's so comfortable there! But stepping and stretching outside your comfort zone is an important part of life. Is it right when schools or parents push us to do things outside our comfort zone, before we’re ready? Or is a gentle ...  Show more

BITES – Is it fair if siblings get the same things at different ages?

It was supposed to be the greatest day of Carl’s life – finally, his parents said he was old enough to go on the big dipper ride at the fun park. But! Carl’s parents let his little sister go on the ride the same day! Is it fair that she only had to wait to be 8-years-old, but Car ...  Show more

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