As someone who spends most of her couch time with a crochet hook in hand, I can't go without a spot to stash away my yarn and ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

You wouldn't think that having your mother along with you and your husband on a weekend trip across country, let alone in a tiny, 450-square-foot apartment, would be a lot of fun. But Heidi Grütter, ...

It’s a topic that parents and others are talking a lot about lately on social media. Do you have children who are mostly “living room” or “bedroom” kids? It’s not a topic that’s just about a child’s ...

Does your child come home from school and run up to his or her bedroom? Are you lucky to see them unless there's food involved? Conversely, do you have a child who hunkers down in the living room, ...

A couple gave up their bedroom so their kids could have their own space – and now sleep in their living room. Paige Boakes, 29, and her husband, Ashley, 28, decided to give up their bedroom to give ...

Though tiny houses with bedroom lofts are some of the most popular designs among tiny living enthusiasts, as this configuration maximizes the limited living space of a small home, more and more people ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. At some point in the journey of becoming an “I love New York” parent, most ...

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