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5 Fun Christmas Eve traditions with kids

Christmas Eve celebrations can be as fun as the big day itself. Enjoy the lead up to Christmas with special day-before celebrations...

Parenting Tips & Advice

How to handle mom drama during the holidays

Your daughter has been begging to see Grandma and wants to know not if — but when — she’s coming over for the holidays. But you and...

Stepparenting

Tips for navigating the holidays with a blended family

The holidays are stressful enough on their own. Add a divorce, blended families and stepfamilies to the mix, and Christmas gets even...

Age by Age

Teaching kids to be gracious

Worried your child is going to express dismay when she receives a pair of pajamas instead of an iPod from your great aunt? Help your...

Child Development & Health

Expose your child to the importance of Christmas charity

Children everywhere look forward to the pile of presents under their tree come Christmas morning, but they may not even realize...

Children's School & Education

Stay sharp over Christmas break

During Christmas break, don’t let kids abandon all their study skills. Sneak in a few healthy habits and learn how to structure time...

Winter Recipes

Snowman doughnut faces recipe

These adorable snowman faces will make your child light up. No-bake and kid-friendly, they will be the cutest little things on the...

Super Moms Guide: Family Activities

Bendable Elf on the Shelf: How to make your Elf posable

We met our Elf on the Shelf for the first time this year, only to realize that Sparkle the Elf had a major problem and would soon...

Family Activities

Fun-filled Christmas break ideas

The thought of a few weeks off from school is enough to send any school-aged kid into a spasm of excitement. But don't be surprised...

Family Activities

Great ideas for family Christmas card photos

Many parents love including family photos into our annual Christmas cards, and some of us even make the pictures a part of the...

Family Activities

Don't let the Grinch steal your Christmas

The trees are glistening with snow, colorful lights twinkle on the rooftops and cheerful carols fill the air. Christmas is just...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Reboot your holiday traditions tech style

You know how that old saying goes: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em? You might want to consider updating some of your lovely (but...

Family Activities

Small holiday traditions that make a big impact

Holiday traditions can make your family’s Christmas memorable and fun. Small or big, holiday traditions are about the memories you...

Family Activities

Creating holiday traditions around food

For many families, the holidays are synonymous with good times, laughter and food. A festive holiday meal is the perfect backdrop...

Holiday crafts

Create a Christmas memory book

Christmas comes and goes faster than you can say "Santa Claus," and before you know it your family has grown. Capturing the memories...

Crafts

Edible Christmas crafts

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without sweet treats and fun crafts. We think you should combine them both and create edible...

Christmas Gifts

How to make Christmas gift baskets

Whether you want a truly personal gift for someone you love or just want to throw together some backups for last-minute gifts,...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Christmas on a shoestring budget

The commercialization of the season causes many parents to start sweating. Enjoy the spirit of the season as a family without...

Family Activities

Celebrate the magic of the season

Those who rush around decorating, buying presents and attending holiday gatherings might have a tendency to not only go a little...

Family Activities

How to celebrate a non-traditional Christmas

Christmas can be a good time of year to make a point about excessive consumerism, Hallmark holidays and the way that “traditions,”...

Crafts

Easy Christmas crafts for kids

With some help from Mom and Dad, your little one will enjoy making and displaying these simple Christmas crafts.