It's a strange thing, isn't it, the way these tiny human beings whose lives we nurture so soon come up with their own opinions and desires? While we sometimes wish for toddlers to be able to be more independent, we often inadvertently keep them from doing just that. After all, independence is exactly what they want, too. Of course, we often have to temper that desire in order to keep them safe, but other times we can encourage it with simple principles that Montessori educators embrac …
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It's a strange thing to come across a word that you've not only never seen before, but you have no idea how to pronounce. Our guess is you know how to do it, though. And once you read about its origins and why it's trending, you'll want to do it even more. Okay, okay, here it is: hyoo—guh or hoo-guh. The closest English equivalent to this Danish word and growing trend is "coziness." Think of comfort foods, familiar friends, sipping something warm by the fireplace. Etymologically, the …
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Many desks offer premium work space, tech-friendly options, or attention-getting style. But if you're most concerned about having storage space, then this is the post for you! We'll look at our favorite 5 desks when it comes to storage space. The desks we're highlighting here might not have the most storage space, according to square inches, but we thought they had some pretty innovative storage solutions which parents would find helpful in equipping their kids for academic success. …
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There are so many reasons to choose a desk for your child's bedroom! Some prioritize work space, while others may place a premium on tech-friendly features. Others still will make their choice based on style. If you're in that third category, then this post is for you! Arianna Vanity Desk: Topped with either the Hutch or the Tri-fold Mirror, the balance of two deeper drawers on either side of the middle one is mirrored in either topper. The rounded accents of either soften the lo …
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In a previous post, we focused on desks that have generous amounts of work space. For those who are visual learners and value old-school physical organization or thrive on creating in various ways, work space is extremely key! But if your son or daughter will primarily use a desk to work on a computer, then the tech-friendly desks we're looking at today will be just the ticket! From cord management to built-in outlets and even keyboard trays or flip-front drawers, these desks may look traditi …
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Is the pen truly mightier than the sword? Regardless of your child's tendencies toward either taking action or using communication to achieve his or her goals, a desk will be certain to come in handy — perhaps while making battle plans or reminiscing about past victories. From school work to to-do lists & from blogging to gaming, the desks we carry at The Bedroom Source coordinate with our stylish, high-quality bedroom furniture collections as well as the plugged-in lifestyles of today's kid …
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It's not just color trends that set 2017 kids' bedrooms apart from former ones. We think these three trends will be around for a while though, so taking cues from them won't mean a dated look that in 2018 will appear "so last year." When you pair these tips with on-trend colors, you can achieve a sophisticated, clean, and playful effect. Wallpaper for the Win When it comes to ways to present a unifying theme, today's wallpapers provide an ideal means to achieving a cohesive d …
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A few new design trends can guide you toward a greater vision for your child's bedroom design. From new neutrals and all-new takes on classic white to wallpapers, colorful ceilings, and attention-getting beds, we think some of these trending ideas will be around for quite a while. Ways To Stay White Arguably the favorite home paint color of all time, classic white is still on-trend in 2017. Even as versatile as gray and other neutrals may be, white still has the ability to un …
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A subtle way to provide your child with a reminder of this year, the year you redesigned his or her bedroom, is to start with the color of the year! What?! You didn't know each year had its own color? Well, you're definitely in for a treat. Who decides what this year's color is? Now, that's a very good question. Many companies determine their own color of the year, so we'll look at a few of the most popular sources for some color inspiration, 2017-style! Nature's Neutral Pant …
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As parents, we all want to be able to do something about any discomfort our kids face. Especially for those in the infant and toddler stage, it can be frustrating to see your child suffering from a cold, when none of the over-the-counter medications seem to be allowable for that age group. The good news is that there are a few simple things you can do to help your kids avoid and recover from cold symptoms — even while they sleep! Just Add Moisture Especially once you're runni …
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