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When you begin looking for a desk for your child, it does not take long to realise that the choices are almost endless. They come in many different sizes and materials; toddler sized moulded plastic, functional plastic or metal for school age children, and large multi-purpose wood for your teen. You quickly realise you need to narrow the field of choice. Below are some things to consider when buying the perfect desk for your child.Your Child’s Age and SizeYou want to choose a desk that is age an …

The ‘70s was a decade of big changes social, politically, and economically. These changes also impacted the toy market. We saw the introduction of video games, and more complex toys – toys that challenged our imagination, required us to think, and developed manual dexterity. The 1970s was also a decade of new products and discoveries – two of which were the Sony Walkman and fibre optics – and with many firsts: • The first face-lift • The first MRI image • The first email transmission • The …

There are a number of different things which all contribute to getting a good night’s sleep, especially for children. Creating the perfect children’s sleep environment is one of the things which can improve the quality of sleep for a child. Alongside a peaceful night-time routine and a good diet and exercise routine, this can help ensure your child is getting enough quality sleeping time. Sleep is essential for children; it is when they do the majority of growth and development and a lack of sle …

Add a personal touch this Mother’s day and replace a shop bought gift with something thoughtful and handmade that can be treasured forever. Looking for some inspiration? Room to Grow have put together a selection of our favourite ideas to get the children crafty, but most importantly there’s sure to be a gift to make every single Mum smile. Treat her to a Tulip Show appreciation with not just your ordinary card this 31st March; the below 3D tulip creation will definitely be a winner. …

Coconut oil is being lauded as one of the new healthy must-haves, especially when it comes to kids.  Coconut oil is an edible oil that’s extracted from the fleshy white meat of coconuts and it’s being used in foods, medicines and in industry.  It has a high saturated fat content which means that it’s slow to oxidise and can last up to two years without going rancid.  It’s rich in anti-oxidants and is jam packed with natural microbial and anti-bacterial agents which is probably why …