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Any toy or game reviewed in this section has been tried and tested by someone of an appropriate age from one of the PWT members' families. Any member can register their interest -  and those of their children!

Recent articles

  Pictionary® 25th anniversary edition
Aug 24, 2010
Having reached its silver anniversary, Pictionary® now has a brand new look with two levels of play to provide a fabulous game for all the family, writes Anne Coates.
  Tennis Badminton Volleyball Set from Brightminds
Aug 13, 2010
A three in one set of games to keep everyone amused in the garden, park or on holiday. Anne Coates and friends took it with them for a picnic in the park.
  Shrek Forever After
Aug 2, 2010
Ten year old Jack Denne reviews Shrek Forever After for XBox 360 a game based on the fourth Shrek movie.
  The 3 in 1 Curiosity Gym from Brightminds
Jul 27, 2010
Babies' first toys are important – especially when they give parents some precious hands-free time to do the important things  like eating! Harriet loves playing on the 3 in 1 Curiosity Gym, as Oliva Coates reports.
  Silver Cross Homegrown 3 in 1 Playmat & Gym
Jul 13, 2010
Baby gyms have come a long way since Anne Coates had one for her own daughter. Here she – and Harriet – test out the Silver Cross Homefrown 3 in 1 Playmat and Gym. Harriet's appreciation is shown by the smile on her face!
  Garden Noughts and Crosses from Brightminds
Jul 8, 2010
Toby Bell soon got the hang of a game new to him – Garden Noughts and Crosses from Brightminds – as mum Alex writes.
  How To Train Your Dragon
May 4, 2010
Sian Minett comments on son James' experience of playing How to Train your Dragon based on the Dreamworks animated film of the same name.
  Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Apr 24, 2010
Jack Denne, aged ten, reviews  the new game from Activision, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.
  Duncan ProYo
Mar 29, 2010
Yo-yos are are back in fashion – the latest must-have in the playground. Tim Walder and his sons put the Duncan ProYo to the test for Parenting Without Tears.
  WotWots toys from Hasbro
Dec 23, 2009
Olivia Coates went along to London Zoo to see the arrival of Hasbro's latest toys from Channel Five's Milkshake programme.
  Lego City Farm Combine Harvester
Dec 15, 2009
Toby Bell is a great Lego fan so he was delighted, writes Alex, to try out the City Farm Combine Harvester.
  Nice Bear Naughty Bear – The Good Manners Card Games
Dec 9, 2009
Alex Bell reviews a fabulous little card game that helps young children learn good manners - as well as having a great time playing.
 
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