If you have children of different ages living in your house, you probably know how tricky it can be to create a space that is engaging for the older children but still safe and age appropriate for the younger ones. What is the trick? The trick is finding toys that are open ended that appeal to all children, young and old. After a year at home with a baby, 3 toddlers and a 6 year old I have gotten an idea of what specific toys work for us in this type of environment. Here are a few of our favorites: