Cubby Archive: Jul 2, 2021

The Jumbo-Sized Trend That Makes a Gorgeous Statement in Kids’ Rooms

This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. With the wallpaper trend alive and well, it isn’t a stretch to see murals, wallpaper’s captivating, prehistoric cousin, take center stage. Murals — large scenes that don’t repeat like wallpaper — make neighborhoods beautiful and add vibrant color and interest to our streets.

Sarah Seung-McFarland

Jul 2, 2021

Want Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables? Try Giving Them a Catchy New Name

Having a hard time getting your kids to eat vegetables? Hiding themThe first study compared the vegetable eating habits of elementary school students at five ethnically and economically diverse schools, where carrots were offered three ways: unnamed, named as a “Food of the Day” or named “X-Ray Vision Carrots.” When presented with a fun name, kids ate 66% of the carrots, compared to just 32-35% of the other carrots.

Anjali Prasertong

Jul 2, 2021

Just 12 TikTok Videos to Turn a Parent’s Bad Day Around

This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Join us over on Instagram for more! Look: We’ve all had those days, when everything feels just, well, kinda terrible, often for no big reason at all.

Thao Thai

Jul 2, 2021