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Toddlers have a way of being interested in a toy for approximately 6 minutes. You know, just short enough so you don't have time to take a shower, respond to an email, or make dinner. That's why I'm obsessed with Montessori toys (AKA, anything that encourages free play, exploration, and learning). Instead of playing with toys that light up and take so many batteries, Montessori toys stimulate kids' brains, help them problem-solve, and keep them entertained — and using those cute little minds! — for longer. From sorting colours to stringing beads, preparing a plastic lunch to pretending to fix things around the house, little ones will love the way these toys spark their imagination. Maybe you'll get that shower after all, mama!