Designing a family home is often very different from nests for couples or pads for singles. While it’s important to prioritize safety, having kids doesn’t mean you can’t have a stylish house. In this handy guide, we’ll share some top tips for a practical, beautiful family home. 

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Helping Children Feel Safe In New Environments

New places can feel big and overwhelming when you’re small - different people, unfamiliar routines, strange smells, new sounds… it’s a lot to take in, and most young children need time to adjust. That’s completely normal, and actually, expecting them to feel totally fine straight away usually puts more pressure on them than it helps.

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We all know that moms are superheroes. As well as juggling countless balls, we’re single-handedly responsible for guiding our children in the right direction, a goal that often requires us to be the loudest advocates imaginable. This is especially true when it comes to health, happiness, and well-being. But, what if you’re a naturally shy person, or you’re simply not sure of the best path forward in a certain situation? 

It’s all too easy to let other people who supposedly ‘know better’ silence your doubts or your impulse to fight harder for what your child needs. This is bad news, but there are a few simple ways to step into your role as an advocate regardless, and we’re going to consider them here.