7 Tips for Setting Boundaries with Family Over the Holidays

by Sarah Kuta published about 8 hours ago Though cheery commercials and sappy Hallmark movies would have everyone believe otherwise, the holidays can be a pretty fraught time for many people. Spending quality time with family members sounds great in theory, but in reality, it can be super stressful.  For more content like this follow … Read more

The Easiest Way to Keep Your Kids’ (Super Gross) Sleeping Bags Clean

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

See How This Family of Five Is Able to Live Stylishly in Just 600 Square Feet

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Heather, Michael, Lennon (4 years), Georgie (2.5 years), and James (15 months) Location: Upper West Side — Manhattan, NYC Size: 600 square feetType of Home: ApartmentYears Lived In: … Read more

Summer Camping with Kids Gets Pretty Messy — This Is My Survival Strategy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. When we first bought a camper, as I was nursing one baby and chasing a toddler around years back, I swore we’d never actually use the miniature shower inside. … Read more

A Family of 5’s Small NYC Home Is Full of Smart Renter-Friendly & Storage Ideas

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Megan and David Zietz, their three kids and two cats Location: Astoria, Queens, New YorkSize: 1100 square feet Type of Home: ApartmentYears Lived In: 2.5 years, renting I’m … Read more

A Family of Five’s Home Is Minimal, Organized & Full of Smart Small Space Tips

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Misella Hendrajat, husband Angga Imam, and three sons, ages 3, 2, and 1Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Size: 700 square feet Type of Home: Apartment Years lived in: 1.5 years, owned This one-bedroom (plus den) apartment is our … Read more

AT Editors Share the Best Design Advice They’ve Received from a Relative

Blair Donovan Shopping Editor, Style Blair is Apartment Therapy’s Style Shopping Editor, where she covers the latest brand launches, need-to-buys, and anything related to her two unofficial beats — cane and rattan. Whenever she’s not perusing for the latest home finds (a rarity), you’ll probably find her reading, watching a horror film, or on the … Read more

6 Ways Therapists Deal with Difficult Family Members During the Holidays

The holidays can be a special time filled with loved ones and family members you haven’t seen in a while, but it can also be a stressful time if you find yourself in close proximity with people you’d rather avoid. (Hey, it happens!) You might begin feeling the anxiety and stress of seeing your family … Read more

This Card Game Is My New Favorite Way to Bond with Friends and Family

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I don’t know about you, but over the past two years, I’ve felt really disconnected from my friends and family. Please don’t be misunderstood: My phone is constantly pinging with funny text messages from friends and my log … Read more