At Room to Grow we know the importance of safety when it comes to children’s furniture. However, we also understand that it’s something that may not automatically be the first thought for parents when they’re in the middle of the hustle and bustle of preparing for a new arrival. This topic has particularly come into […]
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Phobias in children are fairly common; you may be surprised to learn that young children have more fears and phobias than adults do and that they experience the emotion of fear much more intensely. Most of us have some sort of irrational fear or another and the correct definition of a phobia is “an intense […]
When Do The Clocks Change? In the UK the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1:00 AM on the last Sunday in March (27th), and backwards 1 hour at 2:00 AM on the last Sunday in October (31st) as of the official government website. In the UK, the main purpose of the clocks changing is […]
Nappy changes get old and parents of toddlers look forward to the day when they are no longer necessary. You can avoid toilet trouble if you follow our advice on how to toilet train your toddler. Pick the Right Time Even if you are ready for potty training, your child may not be. Unless your […]
I’m mum to three little girls aged 5,4,1. I also work as an in-house PR for a large Craft company docrafts and I’m married to a Tax Manager. As working parents, we juggle a lot and we beat ourselves up about working too. (I know many working parents do the same) The biggest thing we […]
As we enter another lockdown and with schools shut, parents across the country are again trying their hand at homeschooling; if this is you, we can imagine it is not the easiest thing to do. While you may have some top tips under your belt from the last time, we’ve put together some ideas to […]
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As with many of the questions associated with child-rearing, there is no set answer for everyone. To decide at what age your siblings should have their own rooms, you need to consider several different aspects of their relationship as well as their ages, personalities, and whether they are of the same or opposite sex. What […]
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A Bed is essentially a double bed, but smaller. The idea behind these smaller beds is that they are ideal for children, or adults, who want a little extra room than they may get in a single bed but don’t have enough space, or aren’t ready for, a full-size double bed. As children grow, it […]
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When choosing a new bed for a kids bedroom, we often think about the frame, the mattress, and the bedding. However mattress toppers and protectors are just as important when it comes to comfort – and ensuring your mattress stays in the best condition for as long as possible. “Wait, aren’t mattress toppers and protectors […]
Many families will experience moving house at some point. As such, we asked Caroline Burke at The Sleep Advisor to talk around the effects that moving can have on children and their sleep, and how to ease the transition for minimal disturbance: Moving is stressful for the entire family. In fact, research indicates that moving […]