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Are you by any chance doing bunk beds and could it go right where the shelves are so that the top bunk has great places for books and special treasures. The height of them makes me think that's what they were built for.

AnSela...so sorry you feel this way. There are a couple books out there you should read about brain development in utero and the first years of childhood. The brain develops even further when learning music, particularly the piano, at a young age....by 4. The brain extends it's ability to learn spacial relationships. A second language does exactly the same thing.

One book you should read is "What's Going on In There". There are also extensive experts in the field who all have come to the same conclusion in their research. I've gotten a good amount of info from NPR and the NYC Times. Many articles have been written on the subject.

All I know from my experience as a former professional athlete who traveled the world over, a successful art director in advertising and film and the creator of an organic childrens line is that knowing a second language has given me many more options and opportunities.

Beside the financial rewards of say being the one to land a large client who has it's own clients world wide and needed a company who was bi-lingual and bi-cultural, I've met many amazing people because I knew another language. And I wish I knew a third so I could continue to meet more.

But if you think America doesn't deserve people like me then you are entitled to your opinion. And, yeah, I consider Spanish to be more important than English which is why I'm so literate in English and have been asked to be a contributing writer to a number of blogs..... blogs in English.

LOVE them! I never bought gates before bc they made the house look like a zoo. These fit right in with our Mid Century Modern home!!!! Love that European design!

My 2.5yr-old has been playing with my iphone for at least a year if not more. I have it loaded with learning games which have evolved right along with her....or one step ahead of her I'd like to think bc I use them to promote learning and dexterity. I, of course, also use them to help me entertain her when I'm in a tight spot, ie in line at a store talking to a doctor, on a long car ride, etc.

I've gotten the evil eye from people in public bc I allow my toddler to play with my phone. Generally its people without children who give me the judgement so I brush it off. Also they dont' know better about where our future is headed.

Surgeons and many other high paying professions are using technology in new ways. I've read that surgeries will eventually be performed without a hand touching the human body. It'll all be done via a touch screen to reduce infection. The last thing I want to do is to hold my child back from developing skills she may need one day. I need to think where HER future is going not where my past has been. But just like everything else in life, moderation is the key. Screen time must not exceed reading, art or outdoor playing time.

Ditto! Been looking for this very thing! Thanks!

Thanks, you guys...the bag is a diaper bag from Reese Li
http://reeseli.com/
and our floor is travertine.