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We spend so much time and effort making sure our children are safe, well nourished, clothed appropriately, and generally well taken care of. But how often do we consider the quality of sleep our children get? Sure, we're happy if we can simply get them in bed at their regular bedtime, but are they well rested when they wake up? Sleep quality is extremely important for children's health, and it affects their ability to focus on tasks during the day. Experts say sleep-deprivation - especially among school-aged children - can have severe consequences, including poor concentration, less energy and weakened ability to fight illnesses. According to the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR), children need at least nine hours of sleep each night on a regular basis to be healthy, active, and able to do their best in school, as well as in sports and other extracurricular activities. Teenagers are no exception. Contrary to the belief that the need for sleep diminishes with age, the NCSDR reported that adolescents actually need more sleep than children just a few years younger, but few adults (or teens) are aware of this. As Dr. Richard Allen, founder of the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center, points out, "Teens tend to get only six to seven hours of sleep, which isn't enough. They should be getting at least eight to nine hours."

With children's bedrooms-arguably more than any other room in the house-it is startlingly simple to fall into traps when it comes to design, furniture selection and motif. Recently, Residence caught up with a few East End designers-husband-and-wife team Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler of Mabley Handler Interior Design in Water Mill, and Sag Harbor-based Betsy Nichol of E.N. Interiors-to learn the do's and don'ts behind the definitive children's bedroom.

This is the place where everyone ends up! Move over kitchen, the family room has become a favorite communal place in the house. Or is it the living room, or the great room? Whatever you call it, it's a multifunctional room that provides space to lounge on a plush sofa in front of the TV, find solace with a good book, watch children play with toys and entertain good conversation. There is debate over the distinction between a family room and a living room. In homes with both rooms, the living room is usually the more formal room, often reserved for guests, special occasions, and the display of items such as antiques or artwork. In homes with only one, the terms are generally synonymous, though it is not uncommon for someone who grew up calling such a room by only one term to have no idea of the distinction between the two. The "great room" may not be so great anymore. The great room was a big fad beginning in the 1980s, but has recently declined in popularity. The great room of today is not as prevalent, but is still an important part of American home design.

Look to Fashion, Celebrities, and the Internet for Latest Color Trends While their parents may have been clueless about color and fashion trends when they were growing up, today's kids are much more sophisticated. Credit the internet, the proliferation of celebrity journalism and home improvement shows for creating a generation that knows what's hot, and how to use it. While offering a broad choice of styles and pricing, designers and manufacturers of kids apparel, accessories and furnishings are trying to capitalize on this demanding market. When it comes to color trends, the kids market isn't so different from the adult market. Kids are becoming very sophisticated, and they know exactly what they want. Some trends for youth furniture being in the nursery Style Trends - Parents are purchasing furniture that grows with their children. The best pieces sellers are the simple, clean designs possessing a level of sophistication in look that stretches the life of the furniture. Timeless designs last well past toddler years. Classic styles such as Shaker, Louis Philippe and Cottage that have been adapted for younger consumers.

boys bed-in-a-bag sets offer complete harmony and beauty in the boys' bedroom; make sure to choose them by considering fabric, theme, and color aspects

boys bed-in-a-bag sets offer complete harmony and beauty in the boys' bedroom