- Last updated 2/13/10 by Mothering Editorial
How do we discourage family members from buying our children junk/commercial toys?The best way is to be straightforward. Let your loved ones know that you want to be vigilant about the toys to which your children are exposed. The holidays actually present an excellent opportunity for us to raise awareness among family members about our values and the role of toys in reinforcing--or undermining-- them. And here, there is no need to reinvent the wheel - or to look very far. I believe the November 2003 issue of Mothering included a sample letter for family and friends on... read more



