As we discussed in Part 1, many parents know that having children too young or not coordinated enough to climb up and down a ladder to a top bunk can be hazardous, which is precisely why we carry a variety of bed-climbing options for both our bunk beds and loft beds. Many of our most […]
Parenting
Bunk Beds: The Minivans of Children’s Furniture, Part 1
While bunk beds aren’t the only way to maximize space and allow multiple children to share a bedroom comfortably, they’re definitely a go-to bed style for that purpose. Like minivans, bunk beds have become an almost cliché part of life for multi-child families. Some people wholeheartedly embrace them and choose the ones with all the […]
Multitasking Pieces: Kids Beds with Many Benefits
In our previous post about Study Loft Beds, we hinted at the amazing — you might even say “magical” — multitasking abilities of the Maxtrix® Furniture System, which utilizes remarkable forward thinking in allowing the very same bed to convert from a Day Bed to a Low Loft Bed with Slide, then a Staircase Bunk […]
Multitasking Pieces: Kids Beds with Study Space
When it comes to multi-tasking, the Study Loft is, perhaps, the ultimate example. While the bed is arguably the most significant piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom (hence the name), a desk is, perhaps, its ideal counterpart. Study lofts allow you to maximize space while allowing for the visual stillness your child needs for […]
Multitasking Pieces: Kids Beds with Storage
Desks with Hutches aren’t the only furniture pieces that can multi-task. When it comes to beds, Lofts and Bunk Beds are popular space-saving options, but don’t think you have to go up in order to maximize a bed’s usefulness! Seaview Bookcase Bed The Seaview Bookcase Bed comes in either Twin or Full size and includes […]
Multitasking Pieces: Kids Desks with Hutches
For people, multi-tasking can actually be counter-productive: Basically, when we attempt to accomplish more than one task at a time, we’re not truly focusing well on anything. However, when it comes to quality furniture, multi-tasking pieces can save you space and money, without sacrificing anything. Shelving can be a simple way to add storage and […]
Clothing Organization Tips for Your Child’s Room
When it comes to kids’ clothes, there are a few keys to keeping them from stealing your sanity — and taking over your child’s bedroom. Of course, some of the same principles can apply to adult clothing, but when you’re dealing with half-sized items and little people, you have to be a little more strategic […]
Thanksgiving Survival Pack, School-Aged Edition
Depending on the ages of your kids and the household hosting Thanksgiving dinner, the event can be a little less than exciting for some kids. So why not plan ahead and pack a few activities to keep them busy — and even encourage cross-generational interaction? If they become engaged in an intense game of Uno […]
Thanksgiving Day Survival Pack, Preschool Edition
I don’t know about you, but as a kid I sometimes found Thanksgiving dinner a little, well, boring. And we all know how not-so-delightful bored kids can be! Especially if someone who hasn’t had young kids in a while is hosting your family dinner, you’ll want to plan ahead to avoid a disaster. If you’re […]
Your Child Plus New Creations Equals Success
I visited New Creations of Richmond, Indiana way back in mid winter of 2007, winter of 2010, summer of 2011, spring of 2014 and fall of 2015, and I was impressed with the people I met, the facilities New Creations offered, the students and the school’s programs. New Creations Chapel is a church based ministry […]
Promoting Healthy Sleep by Reducing Anxiety, Part 2
While decreasing your child’s anxiety is definitely something you can start during the day (see Part 1), how you approach bedtime is extremely important in promoting healthy sleep. Not only can reducing anxiety before bed help your child get to sleep more quickly, but it can also help him or her to remain asleep throughout […]
Promoting Healthy Sleep by Encouraging Circadian Rhythms
A huge component in promoting healthy sleep is working with our natural circadian rhythms. From fatigue to obesity and even susceptibility to various diseases, many risks are associated with nighttime exposure to light — and especially to blue light, which is used in florescent lights as well as newer energy-efficient LED bulbs and electronic devices. […]
Promoting Healthy Sleep by Decreasing Anxiety
Some children struggle with anxiety more than others, and one of the ways anxiety can affect a person is inability to go to sleep. Sleeplessness, especially in children, may or may not be due to rogue thoughts or worries; it may be due to a decreased level of the hormone melatonin. While many factors can […]
De-cluttering: Every Parent’s Dream
Kids are small. Toddlers, even smaller. So their stuff shouldn’t take up too much space, right? Well, as any parent knows, wrong. Toys, clothes, dress-up costumes, playhouses – it all starts to add up. Efficient storage is the key to an organized – and happy – home. The Bedroom Source’s Maxtrix® bedroom furniture provides fun […]
Largest Kids Bedroom System in the World!
Shopping for furniture can be a headache. The fact is that it is hard to find exact matches most of the time and get exactly what you had in mind. If only there was a way to build your own furniture without actually having to build it. What would you do if you could have […]