Like Futons, Day Beds provide multi-functional surfaces that provide a sleep surface by night and seating by day. They can help you maximize the space in your child’s bedroom while providing a hint of history.The First Day BedsDid you know that Day Beds actually came before couches or sofas? Also referred to as “klines,” they were once used like we use sofas today, for relaxing and socializing. Dating back to Ancient Greece, the first Day Beds were typically made from stone, which was far more e …
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The Space Organizer line includes so many possibilities for your child’s storage, study, and sleep needs. Even the smallest bedrooms can be designed to include everything your child needs, with the creative arrangements available with our Space Organizers.Captain’s Bed with Pull-Out DeskWhile technically considered a “Captain’s Bed,” this Space Organizer favorite comes in either Twin or Full size. The Twin version measures 96 inches wide by 45 inches high and 42 inches deep, and the Full version …
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The Space Organizer children’s furniture from The Bedroom Source includes several variations of a study loft, which is a bed that’s raised to allow for a desk underneath. (Often, study lofts include or offer extra room for added storage furniture pieces as well.) For those with bedrooms that simply don’t have enough space for both a bed and a desk, study lofts offer the perfect compact solution. Each loft bed in the Space Organizer collection can be constructed to coordinate with other furniture …
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If there’s anything constant about a child’s growing-up years, it’s probably transitions. Those first two decades of life bring constant change, sometimes at a rate that seems faster than the speed of life. For parents, the constant need for adjustment can prove exhausting. Along with it comes the need for constant rotation of clothing, toys, and furniture. We can’t help you with the first two, but we do have a great solution for your child’s bedroom furniture. It’s called Maxtrix®, and it’s ama …
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Your child’s bed is arguably the most important piece of furniture in his or her room; after all, your child spends one third to one half of every 24-hour day on it. You want to make sure it’s safe and comfortable, as well as customized to suit your child’s taste. Sadly, as perfectly outfitted as your child’s bed may be — complete with trendy bedding, a favorite “blankie,” extra pillows, and a zoo-worthy collection of stuffed animals — the under-bed area can be a definite problem. Whether that …
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Did you know that the #1 predictor of your child’s educational success has nothing to do with IQ, the school system, or even his or her school teacher? It’s you, Mom and Dad. No pressure. Don’t worry: You don’t have to have a PhD in Education to provide the kind of support that sets your child up for success. You just have to be involved in the process. Exactly what that means depends on your source, but here’s an overview of the three basic schools of thought on the issue.Educational InterestNa …
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For the preschool set, imagination is best fostered through play. Sadly, our kids are abandoning play all-too-early, thanks to a combination of “tween” cultural expectations, technology, and structured extracurricular activities. But even if you had to put away the play kitchen, dress-ups, and doll house far earlier than you’d hoped, you can still foster your child’s imagination through literacy. Yes, good old reading and writing; It’s really not just for school.“Reading” Activities for Pre-Read …
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Each child is an individual, to be sure. As such, each one learns a little differently, but at the same time, there are some common threads in effective learning that most educators realize. As a parent, you are your child’s best support system, so it’s helpful for you to know a little bit about the learning process too. In Part 1, we looked at how kids progress through the three stages of learning — and how you can compensate for whatever part or parts are lacking in the classroom.As we looked …
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The worst thing you can do for your child’s education is to leave it to the school system. Even if it’s a great system. Even if you send your child to a private school. While you don’t have to be a professional educator, you’ll do well to understand a little bit about the learning process, starting with how all people learn and then moving on to, well, just about everything.Understanding Three Stages of LearningWhile different systems use various terms to describe these three stages of learning, …
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Your child spends between one third to one half of each 24-hour day in his or her bedroom, so it’s important to make sure that room offers a healthy environment. Three major allergens that may be sneaking into your child’s bedroom are dust mites, mold, and mildew. The good news is that by controlling the environment, you can greatly reduce the risk of your child’s bedroom hosting these and other allergens that may prove hazardous to your child’s health.Avoid Housing Dust MitesWe’ve written about …
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