(NewsUSA) - When it comes to offering a sense of security to our children in an uncertain world, familiarity in the home is key, starting in their bedroom, where simple consistencies in surroundings -- added to a healthy routine -- can make a big difference.
Here are some tips for decorating your child's room from Professional Home Planner Jack Thomasson, one of the lead designers of the HGTV Dream Home 2013 on Kiawah Island, S.C.:
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