Nerf blasters

When the weather's good and the kids are full of energy, pull out the Nerf blasters. These fun throwing and firing toys will encourage them to play outside and breathe in the fresh air. The added bonus? They'll get plenty of exercise without even realising it. If you're playing inside, set up a digital target board to encourage precision aiming. And add an expansion pack to keep them entertained for even longer.

Rainy days call for indoor games and family favourites like Lego. Kids and adults of all ages can build everything from cars and houses to alien spaceships with these colourful bricks.

For arty types, we've got a range of creative games to get the artistic juices flowing. Handy kits will get them drawing, baking and making things with their own hands. Or encourage imaginative play with action figures. Getting to grips with their favourite characters will inspire budding theatrical types to make up stories and act out scenes. Keep them in a toy box for safekeeping.