Does your child come home from school and run up to his or her bedroom? Are you lucky to see them unless there's food involved? Conversely, do you have a child who hunkers down in the living room, ...

It’s a topic that parents and others are talking a lot about lately on social media. Do you have children who are mostly “living room” or “bedroom” kids? It’s not a topic that’s just about a child’s ...

As young kids, my sister and I would often take our toys out of our bedrooms into the communal spaces of our childhood home. We’d use the couch as a pretend bus, the dining table as a pretend hotel.

Growing up, clinical psychologist Amber Thornton was undeniably a “bedroom kid.” The living room wasn’t really her terrain but an adult world. She felt far more comfortable feeling her feelings, ...

A couple gave up their bedroom so their kids could have their own space – and now sleep in their living room. Paige Boakes, 29, and her husband, Ashley, 28, decided to give up their bedroom to give ...

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You wouldn't think that having your mother along with you and your husband on a weekend trip across country, let alone in a tiny, 450-square-foot apartment, would be a lot of fun. But Heidi Grütter, ...

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Your bedroom is your own personal sanctuary where you begin and end each day, so it’s essential to feel at ease when you’re there. The ideal bedroom will help you relax and get a restful night’s sleep ...