Family Friendly Solutions

Family Friendly Solutions

The first step is finding room for the stuff. Kids come with a lot of gear- from the time they’re babies until they’re out the door and into their own place. In the meantime- you have to find ways Contd...

The first step is finding room for the stuff. Kids come with a lot of gear- from the time they’re babies until they’re out the door and into their own place. In the meantime- you have to find ways to accommodate everything from strollers and building blocks to hockey sticks and Barbie collections. When there’s a place for everything- there’s a better chance that the stuff will get put away. Don’t waste closet space. Add a shelving unit and storage bins- and put up hooks on the back of the closet door wherever possible. The small dresser that served your young child can be put into the closet at a later age.

Children’s beds often come with storage compartments underneath- and nightstands can have either drawers or shelves. When children share a room- bunk beds and sleeping lofts are obvious choices for saving space. Teenagers- especially those 6-footers- may very well need a full size bed rather than the standard twin. Again- think storage space underneath or headboards that incorporate storage space.
Even if your school-age child has a computer desk- he or she may still not have enough room for spreading out books and binders at homework time. Consider a large desk if there’s room- or maintain an open policy about using the kitchen or dining room table for homework. But remember that a young child’s feet should touch the floor to prevent restlessness- so if the dining room chair is too tall- use a box or stool under their feet.

Toys and sports equipment can be kept under control by using storage chests- large plastic cubes- or shelving units with bins. Hall trees often come with a storage bench- and are a great solution for coats and boots and skates.
Save yourself a lot of trouble by painting children’s rooms rather than using wallpaper. Children quickly grow out of cute prints- and new paint is a simple solution for changing tastes.
Keep living room and family room furniture looking good by choosing fabrics with a high thread count and tight weave that clean easily and hold up to hard use. Flat weaves are better than textured fabrics for durability. The new microfibers are a good choice for surviving kids and pets- and nothing is easier than slipcovers that can be removed and washed. By the way- sectional sofas are very versatile- able to adapt to any room and comfortable for everyone in the family. Add a set of nesting tables that can be handily moved from room to room for games and projects.

Don’t trip over the stuff of family life. There’s a way to make everyone happy . . . especially Mom.

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