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To discover the reason behind the traditional gender colours for kids, one must explore when pink first became a colour designating girls, and blue was the preferred colour for boys. A look at the history of children’s clothing provides some interesting insight.In the 1800s, infant boys and girls both wore white dresses. It was not until studies into infant development disclosed the importance of crawling that children’s clothes began to provide freedom of movement.According to the Smithsonian, …

How well you sleep affects how you feel during your waking hours. In order to get a good night’s sleep, you need to develop and keep a regular sleep schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine, and prepare for sleep. Develop and Keep a Regular Sleep Schedule Healthy adults, on average, need at least eight hours of sleep. The question is: How much sleep is enough for you? Your body has a natural sleep-wake cycle—your circadian rhythm. Finding it is one of the most important strategies for ach …

Children hit growth spurts and it will suddenly feel as if none of their clothes fit them anymore. If you are lucky enough to have multiple children, pass out-grown clothes down to younger siblings. Remember that younger siblings may resent getting all the hand-me-downs. Therefore, if you can afford to, make sure to buy some new items for younger siblings from time to time.Even if hand-me-downs for siblings are an option, eventually you will have clothes no one can wear. Clearing out children’s …

As it is National Storytelling Week, we felt inspired to discuss some of our favourite must read books for 6-10 year olds. In the past we have discussed must read books for children of younger ages, but now it is time to consider some of the best books for the next reading stage. As children reach this age, they will start to become much more engaged in reading and take an interest in the storylines. Depending on their reading ability, these books can either be read by you or your child; or, a b …

In order to make the most of a small kids bedroom it is important to utilise the space available to the best of your ability; you can make the room look bigger through the use of optical illusions, handy storage and multifunctional furniture. The way you decorate the room can also impact how it feels; opt for lighter, brighter colours and shades to open up the space and take note of our favourite kid’s bedroom ideas for small rooms. Discover children’s furniture perfect for small bedrooms at Roo …