My passion for learning through play started 20 years ago when I discovered the magical possibilities of educational toys and games for children. With so much on the market these days, making a good choice can be confusing and stressful and so Toy Talk was born in 2006, to provide parents with independent, trusted opinion about the latest toys on the market each gifting season.

So here we are, it’s that time of year again. Toy Talk is in its 11th year and tickets for these not-to-be-missed events are on sale NOW, and they go fast. So hit the book now button as soon as you can.

Join us for a few playful hours that will rekindle your passion for play let alone help you make the best purchases for your child. We’ve done the work over many months. We’ve tested tons of games and toys, tossed out the crummy ones that look good but do nothing, dug behind all the marketing hype to see just how good some of the most advertised products are and, finally, we’ve produced a short list of highly recommended items for the season to make your shopping easy.

Fun and laughter are guaranteed at these interactive experiential events that have become part of the Jo’burg social calendar. Join my fellow presenter and toy judge, Justine Heydra and myself, between 3 and 9 November, 6 events to choose from! For those who don’t live in Jo’burg, I will have some news for you in November as to how you can also get to see, touch and feel my Toy Talk 2016 recommendations.