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The pros and cons of bunk beds

Kids’ bedrooms are often tight for space, and need to be highly functional. Bunk beds for children have always been a popular way of optimising the layout of children’s bedrooms, whether they’re sharing with a sibling, or need more floor room for other furniture such as wardrobes, shelves, chest of drawers and desks. Each child is different in their needs and stages of development as they grow, so this is an important factor when considering if a bunk bed is right for them. Some things to …
5th May 2021 rtg

Children's Day in Japan

When I was growing up practically every Mother’s Day or Father’s Day I used to ask my parents “when is children’s day?” My mother, who was a wonderful woman, would always answer “every day is children’s day”. This answer of course was not exactly the one I wanted to hear but I resigned myself to my birthday and Christmas being the ‘best’ day for children (my criteria a little biased, I will admit).In Japan however it seems that somebody must have heard my pleas for extra attention as children’s …
4th May 2021 rtg

Sibling Rivalry – How to Create Tranquility

Sibling rivalry is a natural part of family life. It is bound to occur. It is not always unhealthy, because it provides a child’s first introduction to the conflicts of friendship. To be a successful in forming friendships, your child needs to know how to share, communicate, work with others, and tolerate frustration. The best way to learn these skills is to practice them with siblings.However, sibling rivalry becomes undesirable when your peaceful home environment is shattered with shouting, pu …
3rd May 2021 rtg

How to Create a Superhero-Themed Bedroom

What child wouldn’t secretly love to be a superhero? Prepare to go on a journey of inspiration as we share our ideas of how to turn your child’s bedroom into a superhero sanctuary to bring their imaginary worlds to life. Every super-awesome child deserves the ultimate super-awesome bedroom![caption id="attachment_5510" align="aligncenter" width="550"] https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/759349187145784218/[/caption]Whether your child is Superman, Batman or even Spiderman obsessed, you can tailor the …
3rd May 2021 rtg

National Pet Month: Should your child sleep with a pet in their room?

National Pet Month takes place from 1st April 2019 to 6th May 2019. It is hosted by the charity of the same name whose key aims are; to promote responsible pet ownership, make people aware of the mutual benefits of living with pets, increase public awareness of the role of pet care specialists and to raise awareness of the value of working and assistance companion animals. During National Pet Month thousands of people across the UK will be celebrating life with their pets by spreading the word a …
2nd May 2021 rtg

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