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Hosting a birthday party sleepover? Visiting the cousins for a holiday? From Z Beds to pull-out trundles, here are five children’s bed solutions for when you need to accommodate little guests…There comes a time in every child’s life – normally between the ages of 4 and 8 – when they inevitably want to have a sleepover. And while they don’t always seem too bothered about the ‘sleep’ part, you do still want them to get some, so it’s a good idea to be properly prepared! Ideally each child should ha …

Want to try something a bit different with the kids this Easter holiday? Try these easy and fun ways to make spectacular decorated eggs – by naturally dyeing them with things you have around the house…by Misti TrayaWhen I was nine, we had Ukranian neighbours who kindly invited me to decorate Easter eggs with them. We used wax and lots of bright dyes to create intricate designs. They were the most beautiful eggs I’ve ever seen. Later that day, while on the phone with my grandmother, I told her I’ …

Kids love a book at bedtime – and it certainly helps if parents can actually enjoy reading it too. Here are some surefire winners for your bedside bookshelf…by Misti TrayaBedtime stories are a nightly ritual in our house. My husband and I started it very early on in our daughter’s life. We began reading aloud to her when she was a baby, far before she could talk. It didn’t matter that she couldn’t understand what we were saying. She knew tell that whatever we were saying, we were saying it to he …

Small room? No problem! It’s amazing how much you can pack into a limited space with some clever planning and the right furniture and storage solutions…Children’s bedrooms are busy places. As well as being somewhere to sleep, they’re also somewhere to play, learn and imagine. Whether it’s a secret den, a space station or a princess’s castle, there really are no limits! The one thing a child’s bedroom is often short on, though, is space. There never seems to be quite room enough for all those toy …

Clare and Paul Hanson are the couple behind The Children’s Furniture Company. Here’s a special Q&A with Clare about bunk bed obstacle courses, bedroom discos, and how their own children inspired them to start the business…Why did you decide to start The Children’s Furniture Company and become founders?It all began when our first daughter was two years old and just about to grow out of her cot. We started looking for children’s beds and everything out there seemed to be either much too pricey or …

World Book Day is Thursday 7 March. If you’re having a costume crisis, then worry no longer! Here are loads of really simple, low-cost, no-sew outfit ideas for boys and girls…By Misti TrayaI love World Book Day; yet I am filled with dread when it comes to helping my child choose a costume to wear to school. This anxiety has nothing to do with her desire to go as a character from a film or animated series instead a book – though that does get my goat. And it’s not because she only wants to be a p …

From safety to style and storage – here’s everything you need to know about choosing the best bunk beds for your children…If you had a bunk bed when you were a kid, you’ll remember what fun they were – once you’d sorted out who was sleeping on the top bunk. Now you’re choosing bunk beds for your own children, you’ll want them to have just as much fun as you did… but, as a parent, you’ll have other priorities too.We’ve put together a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to thi …

Here come the girls! Writer (and mother to a mighty daughter) Misti Traya selects six brilliant recent books for rebellious, strong girls…When we were young, most books about girls followed old tropes. If protagonists were female, they were usually princesses who needed saving or textbook good girls who did as they were told. But now it’s 2019! And it’s time for a change. Girl power is everywhere: #stronggirls #bravegirls #likeagirl are all popular hashtags for a reason.Here are some o …

Having your child’s friends over for the first time can be a bit daunting for parents. Here’s how to make it go like a breeze (they might even get some sleep)…By Misti Traya Your child’s first sleepover can be daunting. Whether it’s the first time they’re staying at someone else’s house or a friend is coming to theirs, there exists a potential for calamity. I’m not saying I wouldn’t pick up my crying child from a slumber party at midnight, just that I’d prefer not to.Most children have thei …

Neutron High Sleeper Bed with Alexia Bed underneath Buying your first bed for a child? Here are the key things to make sure you get it right…They grow up so fast, don’t they? One moment a tiny baby is sleeping next to you in a cot, and the next you’re clearing out the spare room and turning it into a Proper Bedroom, with their first Proper Bed.It’s a big moment: your kids will sleep, dream, play, learn to read, make dens and bounce with their friends on that first proper bed. And they’ll …