Families with Children Families with children often face similar everyday challenges. Discover our top tips for a smoother family life—from easy recipes to interior design ideas! Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:39:54 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:30:26 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/families-with-children Finnish Stina paints stones for passersby to find: “I almost always have a stone in my pocket when I go to the store” Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:39:54 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/stinas-painted-stones https://www.kotona.com/articles/stinas-painted-stones 0 How to snow-wash: the winter trick that refreshes rugs, clothes and plush toys Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:05:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/snow-washing https://www.kotona.com/articles/snow-washing 0 “We got rid of more than three trailer loads”—decluttering transformed Henrika’s relationship with stuff Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:26:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/decluttering-after-having-a-baby https://www.kotona.com/articles/decluttering-after-having-a-baby 0 “It’s important to us that our children grow up in Sámi culture”—home on Finland’s northernmost edge Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:34:12 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/family-home-in-nuorgam https://www.kotona.com/articles/family-home-in-nuorgam 0 Paint a story, build in play, use every corner: clever ideas for the kids’ room Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:44:50 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/clever-ideas-for-the-kids-room https://www.kotona.com/articles/clever-ideas-for-the-kids-room 0 “This is the house of our dreams, an old lady we’ll cherish forever”: inside Marko and Tiina’s pastel log house with their triplets Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:25:36 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/a-pastel-log-house-for-a-family-with-children https://www.kotona.com/articles/a-pastel-log-house-for-a-family-with-children 0 At Jenni’s wooden house, Christmas means crafting and baking: “The wait doesn’t feel so long when there’s something fun to do together” Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:15 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/christmas-in-a-wooden-house-in-turku https://www.kotona.com/articles/christmas-in-a-wooden-house-in-turku 0 No knitting skills needed: craft these 67 mittens in the spirit of the “six-seven” phenomenon Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:29:29 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/67-mittens https://www.kotona.com/articles/67-mittens 0 Cowboy wallpaper, a hidden race track—how a dim alcove turned into a cozy kids’ room Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:52:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/cabins-alcove-turned-cozy-kids-room-mini-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/cabins-alcove-turned-cozy-kids-room-mini-renovation 0 Foodie’s cozy family studio: “Every single inch is in use, but I’m happy we stayed here” Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:33:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/food-influencer-tara-junkers-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/food-influencer-tara-junkers-home 0 Suvi tames the child’s bedroom clutter: “Now the little one has something like their own treehouse to sleep in” Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:53:24 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/loft-bed-for-the-childs-room https://www.kotona.com/articles/loft-bed-for-the-childs-room 0 So easy: create paper pumpkins with supplies you already have! Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:31:13 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/easy-paper-pumpkins https://www.kotona.com/articles/easy-paper-pumpkins 0 Make a colorful autumn leaf picture—gather your prettiest leaves and quick-dry them in the microwave Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:33:24 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/autumn-leaf-picture https://www.kotona.com/articles/autumn-leaf-picture 0 Line up your photos with these cute and easy air-drying clay stands Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:52:34 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/diy-photo-stand https://www.kotona.com/articles/diy-photo-stand 0 “Investing in the entryway is an act of mental well-being”: Johanna ditches hangers for a laundry basket and a quick makeup station Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:50:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/making-the-family-entryway-functional https://www.kotona.com/articles/making-the-family-entryway-functional 0 Grandpa would be so happy! Family revamps his 1960s house—“the house was a diamond in the rough” Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:15:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/reinola-single-family-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/reinola-single-family-home 0 A fire destroyed Leena’s family home: she built a new safe haven with almost zero budget Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:12 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/new-home-after-the-fire https://www.kotona.com/articles/new-home-after-the-fire 0 Crocheted comfort octopuses, a decade-long tribute to a baby’s memory: “In a way, her life continues with this phenomenon” Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:32:01 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/comfort-octopus-phenomenon https://www.kotona.com/articles/comfort-octopus-phenomenon 0 This friendship bracelet is made with two strands of yarn—see our instructions and choose your friend’s favorite colors! Sat, 02 Aug 2025 05:00:21 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/friendship-bracelet https://www.kotona.com/articles/friendship-bracelet 0 Sun printing with plants—try a super-easy technique that only requires paper, paint, and light Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:55:51 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sun-printing-with-plants https://www.kotona.com/articles/sun-printing-with-plants 0 “When my child moved out, I worried needlessly”—what author Juha Itkonen has learned about being the parent of an adult child Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:59:23 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/author-juha-itkonen https://www.kotona.com/articles/author-juha-itkonen 0 13 solutions to keep your kids’ room organized for good—no more toy piles! Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:05 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/13-solutions-to-keep-your-kids-room-organized https://www.kotona.com/articles/13-solutions-to-keep-your-kids-room-organized 0 A crocheted rose headband for a kid—here’s how to customize it with flowers Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:19:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-rose-headband-for-a-child https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-rose-headband-for-a-child 0 A sprinkle of fairy dust! Adorable fairy wings made easy with a disposable sheet and tulle—see our tutorial Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:38:59 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/fairy-wings-for-a-child https://www.kotona.com/articles/fairy-wings-for-a-child 0 Easy Easter bunny craft from corks—this one you can make even with little ones Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:03:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/easy-easter-bunny-craft-from-corks https://www.kotona.com/articles/easy-easter-bunny-craft-from-corks 0 Maria and Max met on a flight from Munich to Helsinki—their shared home in Germany is “a major passion project that’s caused sleepless nights” Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:51:12 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/maria-and-maxs-vintage-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/maria-and-maxs-vintage-home 0 Would you believe it’s new? Hanna and Tomas built a magnificent porch cabinetry that perfectly suits their old house Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:19:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/solid-wood-cabinet-for-the-entryway https://www.kotona.com/articles/solid-wood-cabinet-for-the-entryway 0 Family builds a 50-square-meter house with bore water and a pulsator machine for laundry Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:33:53 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/jessica-and-theos-solid-log-house https://www.kotona.com/articles/jessica-and-theos-solid-log-house 0 Nine children and a 1970s house intended as temporary housing: how a family forgot all about their dream lakeside home Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:25:48 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/family-of-nine-settles-in-1970s-house https://www.kotona.com/articles/family-of-nine-settles-in-1970s-house 0 9 inspiring workspace ideas for schoolchildren—create a functional and cozy space! Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/9-inspiring-workspace-ideas-for-schoolchildren https://www.kotona.com/articles/9-inspiring-workspace-ideas-for-schoolchildren 0 With only 11 m² for each family member, this two-room apartment works perfectly for a family of four Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:19:49 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/young-family-city-two-room https://www.kotona.com/articles/young-family-city-two-room 0 One kids’ room becomes two! Iina found a way to divide the schoolkids’ room with a customized bunk bed Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:34:25 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/from-one-kids-room-to-two https://www.kotona.com/articles/from-one-kids-room-to-two 0