10 of the biggest kid space mistakes parents make {issue 37}

Plus, a solid argument for quality screen time.

June 17, 2021 No. 37 It's a week of celebration over here, from the festivities of Juneteenth to a Father's Day that converges with the summer solstice. My husband is thrilled to be getting his gift early — a clean-burning fire pit to soak up every last second of these long summer nights. —Thao     10 Parents Reveal the Biggest Mistakes They Made in Designing Kid Spaces — And What They Would Do Differently Now When it comes to decorating with kids, there's Instagram — and there's reality. Children's rooms can be an opportunity to have a little fun while decorating, but that enthusiasm can sometimes get in the way of practicality. And many a parent has had their perfect interiors scheme foiled by a child with a mind of their own. I polled friends and designers to see if they had any regrets about the decorating they've done with their own families, and many of our experiences overlapped. (And, whew, the designers made mistakes, too!)   Here are the decorating mistakes we made with our kids — and what we've learned through trial and error. read more > cubby coloring page For the pun-loving father-figures in our lives, we made this deliciously fun coloring card. Let your soup-er star know just how much you love him! Click here to download and print!     eat     How My Family Celebrates Juneteenth (and Our Favorite Foods to Eat!) This special holiday deserves all the freshest, most flavorful Southern food — sourced from Black-owned businesses, of course. read more >     19 Little Food Tips I Picked Up from TikTok Try these yummy, no-cook snack ideas, a deconstructed approach for picky eaters, and age-appropriate ways to get them cooking with you! read more > play     The Top Misconceptions About Screen Time and Why Parents Need to Let Go of the Guilt We're here to ease any feelings of guilt you have — and offer some tools to help manage the screentime. read more >     10 Brilliant Wheeled Toys Our Kids Play with for Hours Rollerblades, mini trucks that vroom, and skateboards to encourage active play. read more > live     This Award-Winning Writer's Tiny, Nature-Themed Nursery Tells So Many Stories We spy handmade heirloom pieces, a dreamy color palette, and a delightful gallery wall. read more >     The $15 Amazon Must-Have My Kids Won't Go Anywhere Without It's our cure-all for bad moods and sweaty afternoon tantrums. read more > cubby finds: no pool? no problem. sand and water table inflatable pool water slide sunshine sprinkler ask maxwell We've always had a car sickness problem — would love help with that! —Robin Dear Robin,   We're about to head out to a wedding in Iowa this week, so your question is perfect. With plane travel and a rented car, we're going to be logging some long travel hours and my daughter, Ursula, regularly dislikes car rides (though she's never been a thrower-upper). One of my best friends, however, has two boys who regularly like to hurl in the back seat, causing their car to be nicknamed the "vomit mobile."   Personally, I've always found keeping my eyes on the horizon outside the windows the best thing, which means that games, reading in the car, or even films can contribute to sickness. However, I wanted to dig deeper. Here's what I found.  read more > Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He'd love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com ( trust us ) Payback hurts Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences  View this email in your browser  Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. If we've inspired you, we may receive a share of purchases made through this email. Apartment Therapy Media 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 1300 New York, NY 10013 ABOUT | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE