Between TV, computer, tablet, and cell phones, children are spending a lot of time staring at screens instead of playing with others. Most parents know intuitively that screen time should be limited to avoid the downsides of electronics, which include but aren’t limited to promoting eyestrain, obesity, and bad moods. Instead, kids should be playing to encourage growth in many different areas. Here are some tips for encouraging your child to play again.

Papo is already known around the world as a high-quality manufacturer of toys. Based in France, this company prides itself on offering the kind of figurines that you can pass down from one generation to the next. Children love the authentic Papo collection because it’s carefully designed with authenticity, safety, and fun in mind, and every piece is painted by hand. Now Papo has come out with a new collection appealing to the youngest of children: Papo Baby.

When parents are interested in purchasing a unique toy for their children, they don’t necessarily want another electronic gadget that needs new batteries. Instead, it’s a good idea to stock your toy or gift store with high quality products that promote child development in different ways. At Hotaling Imports, we’re proud to stock a large selection of DJECO puzzles, which are uniquely designed and illustrated. Here we’ll explain how puzzles promote childhood development and showcase our line of DJECO products.