Sustainable Living with a Child

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Values of Childhood 2026: What We Truly Want to Pass on to Our Children

Values in Childhood 2026: What We Truly Want to Pass...
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Howa Deco Wooden Christmas Tree

Sustainable, individually customizable & reusable. Available in various sizes, as...
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30 Years of Howa Toys

howa celebrates its 30th anniversary - A success story of...
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Wooden Toys as Christmas Tree Decorations

One decoration always remains timeless and special: wooden toys as...
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World Play Day on May 28, 2024: "Discover Sustainability Through Play!"

German Children's Fund Calls on Municipalities, Clubs, Initiatives, and Educational...
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Sustainable Advent Calendars

Fillable, sustainable Advent calendars for children, reusable and customizable Only...
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miniflowers - Discover the new howa wooden doll furniture now

New Howa wooden toy furniture for dolls and accessories as...
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Wooden Toy Love

Parents are increasingly paying attention to sustainable and educationally valuable...
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Sustainably Wrapping Gifts – 5 Tips for Christmas

Wrapping gifts more sustainably is not that difficult. Our 5...
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Plastic-Free Alternatives: Tips for Everyday Family Life

Are you looking for plastic-free alternatives? We know how you...
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Waste Separation for Kids – Simply Explained

Here you will find the topic of waste separation simply...
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Build Children's Furniture Yourself: DIY Kids' Washstand

We reveal what you should look for in sustainable children's...
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Eco-Friendly Baby Products: Tips & DIY Ideas

You can easily make ecological baby products yourself. We’ll show...
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Green, green, green are all my clothes – Eco-friendly children's clothing

What exactly is ecological children's clothing? How can sustainability find...
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Safe Children's Toys: What the Quality Seals Mean

When it comes to toys, parents want to provide their...
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Learning through play

Children learn best through play. Instead of math and German, toddlers often have colorful building blocks or fun grasping activities with a motor skills cube on their schedule. In their own little learning sessions, children don’t need much instruction. They learn best through their own motivation. On our howa blog, we regularly share tips on how children can learn through play. From fun game ideas to toy recommendations for different age groups – here you can find everything important about child development.

Supporting Babies Through Play

Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching – when little ones come into the world, there is still so much to learn. Their senses are not yet fully developed and need time to mature. While parents don’t have much influence over this, they can optimally support their children with the right tips.

Toddlers: The Right Toys Matter

In toddlerhood, from ages 2 to 3, the focus is mainly on developing gross and fine motor skills. The right toys, such as colorful building blocks, motor skills cubes, push walkers, and more, can be important learning companions. Colors, numbers, calendar dates, and creativity can also be gradually trained. With the right tips and tricks, parents can support their little ones in their developmental process.

Minimalist Play Encourages Development

Even in childhood, from ages 4 to 12, choosing the right toys remains important. The motto here is: less is more. Children learn best through play when they have to use their imagination and develop creative ideas themselves. Wooden toys, in particular, can have a positive impact on child development. Where lights or sounds might otherwise grab a child’s attention, wooden toys require them to think. Additionally, the right hobbies and appropriate parenting measures can positively influence child development.