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Physical Development is one of the six areas of learning in early years education and covers moving and handling skills combined with health and self care skills.  We’re taking a look at Fine Motor Skills in this blog post (we’ll cover Gross Motor Skills in a separate post).  Fine motor skills is the coordination of […]

  Hi there, my name is Hazel and I’m what you call a teenager. That’s right, I’m a bundle of hormones and angst in a weird, almost adult like package and I’m going to be writing about my personal experiences, so hopefully, you’ll be able to finally see inside the mind of a teenager.

 There are few things more important I this world than good friends. Friends can pick you up when you’re feeling down, lend you a shoulder to cry on when things go bad, help you up when need a hand and they’ve got your back if you get in a scrape. They are there to celebrate […]

Blogging is a great way of interacting online and sharing thoughts, words and deeds with a growing community of like-minded thinkers.  As we head for this year’s Safer Internet Day in the UK (February 11th, 2014), news reports reveal that more and more of our kids are taking up blogging as a way of connecting […]

When to start potty training is probably one of the most challenging questions facing parents of young children and there is so much conflicting advice and information on this that you can be forgiven if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed.  Every child is different, so it’s important not to compare your child with other children, […]

Everyone loves a birthday party cake, ice cream, games, and presents. You can make your child’s birthday special, no matter what their age, by choosing a theme for their party. You want to make sure the theme you use is not only age appropriate, but also fun for everyone. You also want something for which […]

We all know how important sleep is for children’s health and wellbeing, we do everything we can to ensure they are getting the best night’s sleep possible and here at Room to Grow we are proud that our kids beds promote excellent sleep quality. However, children do a lot more in their rooms than just […]

Choosing the right bed for your child can be tricky, and finding one that is safe, secure and comfortable is a parent’s top priority. With so many options out there, we’ve come up with some recommendations of what to look out for, as well as bed choices to keep your little one-year-olds nice and snug […]

Using an au pair for childcare is not just for the wealthy “ it can actually be a fairly cost-effective childcare option. An au pair is usually a young person from a European country who comes to the UK to work as an au pair and earn a little spending money whilst improving their English […]