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  • July 01, 2023

    July 2nd is “I forgot day”, a day dedicated to forgetfulness. Did you know that board games and puzzles can help improve your memory? The mental stimulation by playing games, solving puzzles, holding conversations, and reading is associated with better memory.  In light of this day, we researched how board and puzzle games can improve your memory. Time to exercise your brain!

  • June 01, 2023

    Are you itching to go on summer holiday? How will you keep your kids entertained during travel time? We’ve summed up what makes good travel games for children and adults that will also train your brain. Ready, set, start packing!

  • May 01, 2023

    Help! My child is highly gifted! How do you mean, help? “Having a gifted child is great! They’ll have it easy in school!” That’s one of the most frequent reactions parents of highly intelligent kids receive when they (dare to) share that their child is gifted. Aaaah, the prejudices…

    (Guest author: Kristel van Eijk, Hoogbegaafd de Podcast & Hoogbegaafd de Retreat)

  • April 01, 2023

    There are many toys and games on today’s market, but what qualities should good toys and games have? We tried to figure it out for you!

  • March 01, 2023

    Did you know that games are not only fun, but can also help you train your brain and fine motor skills? Fine motor skills are the skills you daily need to make small movements and to complete little tasks like grasping a spoon to eat soup or to button up your trousers. It’s more or less the connection and coordination between the brain and our muscular strength. Sometimes children and adults can use a little help to sharpen those fine motoric skills. And what better way to do that with games that also tickle your brain!

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