The school holidays are an exciting time for everyone, but as well as being a great time to spend time together as a family, most parents find the holidays quite stressful. Here are some tips on how you (and your wallet) can survive the school holidays. Plan ahead You can never be too prepared when […]
Top Tips to Help Beat the January Blues  Whether you’re in the post-Christmas doldrums or you’ve got midwinter melancholy or New Year sales buyers remorse, January can sometimes be a bit of a downer after all the fun and frivolity of the festive season. Luckily there are plenty of things you can do to […]
The mother and baby bond is one of the strongest human bonds. The maternal bond begins during pregnancy. Many women are unprepared for the rush of unconditional love they experience when they first hold their newborn. What creates this magical bond between a mother and her newborn baby? The answer includes both physical and emotional […]
When mobile phones first came out, my immediate response would have been that no child needs to have a cell phone before their teen years. However, we live in a changing world – a world filled with dangers and uncertainty. Research has disclosed that 25% of kids 2 years old and younger have their own […]
We all live hectic lives and, if we are not careful, we do not take time for the really important things in life. One very important aspect should be taking time to bond with our children. Time alone with your son can create a bond that will make teenage years easier and establish a healthy […]
Every year from June 4th to 10th, the Child Accident Prevention Trust runs Child Safety Week – a week dedicated to raising awareness of common child accidents and how you can stop them from happening. This year, we want to look at baby-proofing our homes and how we can make sure houses are as safe […]
The walls are painted, the wardrobe is in place, and you’ve searched high and low for your children’s beds. All that is left is to add the finishing touches. Luckily for you, Room to Grow has the perfect collection of the best kids bedroom accessories, to complete your bedroom makeover. Girls bedroom accessories For the little princesses in […]
This week is National Story Telling Week (28th January 4th February), an important week for children all over the UK. If your children are of school age, they’ve probably come home with some leaflets or handouts for this week and their school or class may even be holding events to promote National Story Telling Week. […]
Over the school holidays sleeping schedules can become disrupted, this can be especially true for teenagers as they tend to use the time off to sleep in. Therefore, when it comes to going back to school it can prove difficult for them to wake up and go to sleep when they need to. In general, […]
There’s nothing quite like cuddling up inside a warm home away from the fierce winter weather outside. To give you a bit of interiors inspiration, Room to Grow have pulled together a list of  ways to incorporate natural foliage, striking lights and fur into your Christmas themed home decor. Transform your interior into a cosy hideaway this season, […]