by heatherpatton | May 12, 2022 | Insights
We are always being asked for more details about what you actually get in a Playwise Subscription box. It’s perhaps the hardest question for us to answer. And here’s why. #1 Staying on trend. We don’t pre-order boxes of toys and then keep them in a large warehouse...
by heatherpatton | Mar 9, 2022 | Insights
Parenting already takes so much energy. For many of us who are going to be working and structuring our kids’ days at home, it’s adding a different layer of difficulty.Laura Gray, clinical psychologistChildren’s National Hospital, Washington, D.C For many New...
by heatherpatton | Feb 18, 2022 | Insights
When we created Playwise as a subscription gift service, we wanted it to be super simple for parents and grandparents, because let’s be honest they’re busy enough without having more things to think about! There were a couple of things we felt were important. We...
by heatherpatton | Feb 11, 2022 | Insights
Worm on a string has been around for decades and trending since 2016. According to Google, they reached an all-time high in 2020 and have now finally come to New Zealand’s shores and into the latest Playwise box! Why Playwise loves them They are wonderfully...
by heatherpatton | Jan 19, 2022 | Insights
What does play look like today? The technology age we live in today has created a play experience like no other, for our children. On screen time has taken the place of off-screen time Never before have children been able to find endless variety, constant sensory...
by heatherpatton | Jan 19, 2022 | Insights
Jigsaw puzzles are one of the oldest toys still seen in toy stores today, with its origins dating back to the 1760s. But, why are they still around? Why do people love them so much, even in the digital age? Well as an occupational therapist, I can see the appeal....