Name: Lena (5) & Eve (2.5)
Location: Culver City, Los Angeles, California

When we first moved into our little 710 square foot duplex unit, we were not thinking about children at all. The second bedroom was so small that we originally used it as an office, but it transitioned to a nursery alright when Lena came along.

Kim loved a recent post about making the most of bay windows and wanted to share how she uses this area in her home - as a dedicated "kid zone". 

I have a nephew who loves Minecraft. Ben obsesses over building virtual structures and fitting them out almost as much as his Aunt loves actual decorating. Which got me thinking: wouldn't it be cool if he could have Minecraft in the real world? If his virtual bedroom could become a reality?

She was a tad late, but spring is finally in full swing down in Charleston, and we are taking advantage of every opportunity to enjoy it outdoors. The sandbox has become a favorite hangout for my daughter, and I've learned a few tricks to make our sandy experiences a bit more enjoyable. Keeping three simple items nearby is the key to smart sand play.

The nursery in Aimee, Rene and Max's Sweet and Sophisticated Family Home has some serious grown up style going on. Except for the crib, all of these pieces could be transferred to an adult room. Or, make like Aimee and Rene and give your baby a stylish space to slumber.

Name: Thora, 2
Location: Rockford, IL

We live in Oakland, CA, but much of our family is in Rockford, IL. When my daughter turned two, I knew I wanted to celebrate with family. So we packed up, hopped on a plane, and gave ourselves two days execute her little soiree.

Name: Lily (2.5) & Oli (1.5)
Location: Montreal, QC, Canada

We're pregnant with our third child, so we decided to do a quick, affordable re-design to our nursery in anticipation. Our nursery is already home to Lily (2.5) and her brother Oli (1.5), so regardless of the sex of our third baby, it has to be a gender neutral space where everyone's comfortable.  

If your child wants to play doctor (or if you're trying to give them a little career nudge!), you'll probably want to invest in a play doctor's kit. But a doctor's kit can only hold so many tools, so you may want to supplement with some of these cute additions I've rounded up.

Summertime is just around the bend, and my first thought is thank the heavens above! Then, my second thought: what are we doing with our summer? As my daughter grows older - she's the ripe old age of 4 now - I'm realizing we have to think more serously about summer camps and programs. Swim classes? Soccer? Day camp?

Pogo 3-in-1 Step Stool

• $89
• All Modern

One of the best strategies for small space living is multifunctional furniture. The Pogo can be used as a step-stool/booster, a small table or a toddler seat. It comes in 6 color/wood combinations.