Designed for more comfort and relaxation, bunk bed mattresses are a favourite among a number of kids. On the market there is a whole number of mattresses including the air mattresses, water mattresses, futon mattresses and others. The most popular models and brands are Simons, Sealy, Tempur Pedic and Jamison which are making waves in the foam and mattress industry.

The benefits of the bunk bed mattresses for the children of today are immense. First of all it helps to reduce the...

The teenage years are turbulent ones for many, and it can be a time when families find themselves stretched to the limits of their patience. Luckily, the teenage years soon pass and most families find that they leave them an even stronger unit than they were before.

However, this can seem like small comfort when still entrenched in the constant battles that seem to come part and parcel with puberty. Luckily there are plenty of practical things that can be done to ease the...

Teens in trouble need help and in some cases the best help is believed to be therapy in a residential center. These treatment centers vary in their content and length of service. Basically there are four levels of service ranging from Level 1 [the mildest cases and the least intensive therapy] through to Level 4 [the most serious cases and the most intensive treatment]. It is possible for a teen to move from one level of treatment to another. Good behavior and success at a certain level...

College is an exciting, yet nerve-racking time. Most college freshman have a very faint idea as to what they need to bring to college such as XL twin sheets, flip-flops for the shower, lots of snacks, and of course, money! But, there are probably a few things you haven’t thought about that will leave you with a “that would have been nice to know!” feeling. But, don’t worry you’ve come to the right place. Here is a list of everything you will forget, but...

As you may have already noticed, there is a huge surge in “mini me” clothing popping up all over. What exactly is this “mini me”? This “mini me” couture effect is basically a term used for parents wanting their children to look and dress like they do. With the vast amount of information on the Internet and the constant celebrity exposure, our children are growing up with a lot more options than we ever had. Designers are churning out pint size...

We unfortunately live in a culture and society that does not provide too many wholesome and uplifting activities for our teens and youth to participate in. Is it any wonder why our teenagers are becoming more violent, idle and lazy, selfish and disrespectful, immoral and unethical, unhealthy and overweight, etc. when they are so bombarded and enticed by the never-ending influences of the media and entertainment around them?

Perhaps what is worse, it seems that our youth and teens...

Many parents desire to educate their children the worth of money. It is not sufficient to notify them about money. Kids discover by demonstration and parents should recall that how they spend and save their cash is a message they educate their young children  every day. Every parent would like to instill standards in their children that will help them, as they augment older. One of the best ways to give your children some flexibility is by permitting them to take have a part time...

Customising your drum kit is a very personal thing and includes the way it looks, sounds, set-up and  accessories. When I was not actually playing I would take every opportunity to watch and listen to other drummers and have seen some very weird and wonderful customisations.  A particular favourite of mine was a very good band where the drum kit was actually attached to a scaffolding frame and included a 6 feet diameter J Arthur Rank Gong, which he only used for one particular...

As the spring semester of high school resumes in Chicago, many students begin to have prom on their minds.  Prom committees have usually formed at this point and a lot of the necessary steps to plan the event have already taken place.  Planning aChicago promcan be quite a task and can often go unrecognized and unrewarded.  Often times if the prom dance is a flop the members of the committee will take a lot of the heat.  So to help avoid some of those unnecessary...

The teenage years can be a time of great emotional stress as it marks the transition from childhood to adulthood. It is at this particular time when teenagers have to grapple with a number of issues like search for identity, peer pressure, amorous and family relationships, as well as scholastic performance. These may be overwhelming to some teenagers as they undergo this critical stage in their lives.

For those who can’t adjust and handle the pressure, the use of illicit...