Sleep experts report that all of us are enjoying less shut-eye than our forebears did; moreover, this lack of sufficient amounts of snooze time has been known to have a very sobering effect on productivity and the psychological health of both adults and school children Working more and sleeping less than we did a century ago may be unavoidable, but we can take positive steps to ensure that the rest we manage to fit into our busy schedules is the very best possible

If you are watching your daughter grow up by leaps and bounds, then you are already undoubtedly experiencing some conflicting and very confusing emotions After an endless stream of sleepless nights spent walking the floor and then seeing her through the tantrums and triumphs of toddler-hood, it appears you have a brand new "big girl" on your hands--and she has definitely outgrown her nursery's decor

Decorating a bedroom doesn't have to be an expensive or frustrating venture, but if you want to spare both your budget and your sanity it is best to think carefully about what sort of space you want to create before rushing off to shop If you are a novice when it comes to re-doing home interiors, take the time to watch some home makeover shows, or read up on the basic principals of home design

Babies come into the world hard wired to do one thing during the first year of their lives: that one thing is sleep--as much as they possibly can When you keep this in mind, then you have some idea how very important it is to prepare the safest and most attractive space you can for the little boy who will soon join your family

Decorative nursery linens are now available in a host of new and richly textured fabrics loved by parents who appreciate their obvious beauty and surprising practicality While machine washable micro-suede and cotton chenille have both become very trendy choices for those preparing a room for a son, they have by no means supplanted time-tested favorites like plaid flannel and classic gingham baby bedding