During the transition from child to teen, friendships take on an increasingly important role in a 'tweens developing identity. Because of this, it's normal for your child to start demanding more privacy when they're with friends. This is why their bedroom becomes the place to be. So think of their room as more than just a place to sleep and take cues from the places where you entertain your guests.
- Bunk beds and trundle beds keep overnight guests coming back and make sleeping bags on the floor a thing of the past.
- Collapsible chairs, available in spill-friendly canvas or nylon, can easily be stowed in a closet or under a bed. Bright beach chairs also work well!
- If the room is big enough, consider a small sofa in a durable, stain-resistant fabric like denim.
- Large throw pillows provide a space to sit on the floor.
- A coffee table in a bedroom? Why not? It's the perfect place to flip through magazines, have a snack, play games, and do art projects, homework.
- If you allow food in their room, a mini-fridge stocked with their own snacks and drinks keeps you from having to playing hostess.
