Emily Westbrooks

1 week ago | parentmap.com | Emily Westbrooks

Summer Toys to Turn Your Backyard Into an Epic Playground Photo: iStock My parenting style is typically quite minimalist; our playroom isn’t overwhelmed with toys and my kids play reasonably well with our collection.

Jan 30, 2025 | parentmap.com | Emily Westbrooks

Photo: iStock New Year’s resolutions can be a tricky business. It’s always appealing to start afresh in January, on the heels of the busy, messy, holiday-cookies-for-dinner-more-than-once season. But the downside of New Year’s resolutions is that when we can’t live up to our new goals, we may feel even less like we have it together.

Jan 5, 2025 | parentmap.com | Emily Westbrooks

As we settle into the new year, it’s the perfect time to give your kids’ rooms a bit of a boost. Reignite their interest in existing toys with a better storage solution, or make their bed feel extra cozy with cheerful new bedding. The Ikea website is bursting with inspiration and new products to help you get organized and brighten up your space. Welcome the Year of the Snake as you cuddle up with this oversized python stuffie that kids can slide their hand into to use as a puppet.

Mar 5, 2024 | parentmap.com | Emily Westbrooks

Photo: Get creative with these fun summer activities Fun outdoor activities that develop fine motor skills Preschoolers love constant play and learning so they need lots of stimulating activities to keep them busy. These entertaining pursuits should be fun, but you also want them to engage your child in the kind of sensory play that helps develop their fine motor skills.

Apr 27, 2023 | romper.com | Emily Westbrooks |Miranda Rake