What does it really mean to have a healthy family home? {issue 70}

Plus, some life-changing tips for bringing a baby into a small space.

February 3, 2022 No. 70 Welcome to Black History Month! We're very excited to celebrate with stories about Black parenthood, roundups of our favorite Black-owned businesses, and books written by Black authors. — Thao     What Does It Really Mean to Have a Healthy Family Home? When factoring in sleep, and especially in an era of remote work and learning, people spend more hours at home than anywhere else. A healthy home, therefore, has a huge impact on your family's well-being. Even before the pandemic, my family spent a lot of time at home. But the past two years have prompted us to rethink our living space in a more deliberate way, as health concerns have been top of mind. Here's how experts suggest fine-tuning your home environment to get the most benefit. read more > cubby coloring page In time for Valentine's Day, we have a coloring page for the littles that also folds up into a sweet card for their loved ones.     live     8 Life-Changing Tips for Bringing a Baby into a Small Space Babies may be small, but they can take up a lot of space. Here are some hacks from pro organizers to help. read more >     The One Thing I Learned NOT to Do from My Mom This is a classic example of "Do as I say, not as I do" — but I've also got some solutions. read more > eat     This Dutch Almond Pastry Is a Sweet Treat for the Whole Family It's surprisingly simple — and involves a frozen shortcut you can use. read more >     8 Frozen Breakfast Foods This Busy Mom Buys on Repeat Including two portable scrambles and ready-made muffins. read more > play     11 Kids Books by Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read We put together a list of the best page-turners about Black history, empowerment, and more. read more >     The Snow Day Hack I Keep in My Back Pocket for Kids Minutes of set-up equals hours of fun (and learning). read more > cubby finds: little yogis yoga block rainbow mat card deck grippy socks ask maxwell When I was a child we didn't go into the living room that much in the old house. It was a large room, at the other end, far from the comfortable, small kitchen. Of course, my father would always bring guests in there by the fireplace and they'd sit and talk before dinner. In the winter he'd put a Duraflame log on the fire and light it on both ends. He always found the Duraflame log much easier and more satisfying than building a fire out of logs. I loved the smell of the Duraflame as I lit the two ends and watched the paper burn slowly along the top seam towards the middle, letting out the smell of the hard packed sawdust catching fire. He gave me that job once I had proved myself.  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 ) Dog lover 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