| | |  | | | | | | One of the enduring debates among our readers is whether to transition a child from their crib to a toddler-size bed or go straight to a twin bed (or bigger). It's a decision most parents will make at one time or another and there are a multitude of competing factors to consider. This debate has come up time and again on Apartment Therapy with hundreds of comments on the topic. To make your decision easier, I've distilled this reader feedback into the primary pros and cons for each course of action. | | | | | | | | | | | Even before I became a mother, I knew that Montessori would have a lot to do with the way my home was set up. As a Montessori Teacher, I've seen how important the child's environment can be. In our home, the playroom is a place for the children to work with their art, read books, and use the materials. We spend a lot of time there, so it has to be attractive to all of us. | | | | | | | | | | | Abby's recent post about grownup houses it made me realize that I do live in a grownup house, and it is an awful lot like the house where I was raised. Upon further consideration and inspection, it hit me: for better and for worse, I am turning into my mom one room at a time. | | | | | | | | | | | If you have small kids, you probably have a small table and chairs set. (And, chances are, you got it at IKEA for around $20). If you're looking to customize yours and make it your own, you don't have to go far for inspiration, as this is one of the most popular makeovers around. Here are ten examples to get you started. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | |  | | Apartment Therapy Media | 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 1204 | New York, NY 10012 | |
