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The gift that made me believe in the magic of Christmas again

The gift that made me believe in the magic of Christmas again

When I was 13 years old, my mom gave me the greatest gift—a chance to rediscover the magic of Santa Claus.

Ainsley Doty

How to actually enjoy holiday baking with your kids

How to actually enjoy holiday baking with your kids

Simone Olivero

Why having more toys actually makes your kid bored

Why having more toys actually makes your kid bored

Plus, your house is cluttered and it's bad for the environment. Here's why too many toys is a problem for your kid and your family.

Jessica Leeder

6 ways Christmas completely changes once you have kids

6 ways Christmas completely changes once you have kids

From shopping for gifts and picking out a tree to what happens on Christmas morning, the holidays are never quite the same once kids are in the picture.

Joanna Myers

My six-year-old’s questions about Christmas have me seriously stumped

My six-year-old’s questions about Christmas have me seriously stumped

It seems fundamentally wrong to say that something’s real with the intention of, later down the road, revealing it was all just one big, fat, jolly lie.

Anne Thériault

Why is it my job to help my kid buy Christmas gifts for my ex-husband?

Why is it my job to help my kid buy Christmas gifts for my ex-husband?

I’m so sick of spending money—and precious time—on Christmas gifts for my daughter’s dad and his new wife.

Lola Augustine Brown

52 Jolly Christmas Books for Kids

52 Jolly Christmas Books for Kids

Gather around the fireplace with hot chocolate in hand and read these classic Christmas tales to your kids!

Today's Parent

Whatever, haters: I'm LOVING coming up with Elf on the Shelf ideas

Whatever, haters: I'm LOVING coming up with Elf on the Shelf ideas

It's possible the novelty might wear off. But for now, it’s boatloads of fun, and gives us all something extra to look forward to in the mornings.

Christine Persaud

Pregnant and alone at Christmas

Pregnant and alone at Christmas

Left pregnant and alone, Lola Augustine Brown shares her story of a Christmas that brought her more hope than she imagined.

Lola Augustine Brown

I'm raising my kids as non-believers

I'm raising my kids as non-believers

We never told our kids Santa was coming down the chimney because he wasn't. Every family needs to decide how to tell kids about Santa.

Kendra Stanton Lee

10 Christmas movies that spoil the Santa surprise for kids

10 Christmas movies that spoil the Santa surprise for kids

Imagine all your hard work keeping the magic alive being destroyed by family movie night! Here are some Christmas movies that could do just that.

Betsy Bozdech

Kid volunteers: Raising children who give back

Kid volunteers: Raising children who give back

Many families focus on charity at the holidays, but how can parents raise kid volunteers who give back and practice charity all year long?

Alex Mlynek

Here's what experts say about quarantining before Christmas so you can see your family

Here's what experts say about quarantining before Christmas so you can see your family

It’s not recommended, but Canadians desperate for connection in the middle of a pandemic might do it anyway. Is there any way to make your Christmas gathering safe?

Erin Pepler

Christmas will be OK—take it from this Jewish mom

Christmas will be OK—take it from this Jewish mom

When lockdown started, a Passover seder on Zoom seemed ridiculous. But two high holidays later, this mom can attest to the resilience of holidays.

Lea Zeltserman

7 tips for doing this year's Christmas photo with your smartphone

7 tips for doing this year's Christmas photo with your smartphone

Looking for that perfect Christmas picture for your family this year? You might be surprised to find the solution right in your pocket.

Derek Malcolm

7 things to do in Baltimore with kids

7 things to do in Baltimore with kids

From digging for dino bones to playing with a fart machine (yes, we’re serious!) Charm City definitely manages to live up to its name.

Davina Sinnatamby

50 essential winter activities for families

50 essential winter activities for families

From making monster gloves to going on a special woodland adventure, have some snowy or cozy fun with our 50 must-try winter activities.

Jessica Spera

16 essential holiday cookie recipes

16 essential holiday cookie recipes

Candy canes and chocolate Santas are sweet, but we all know cookies rule Christmas. These ones are so good, you won’t want to swap.

Chatelaine

11 ways to save money over the holidays

11 ways to save money over the holidays

No matter what you celebrate, holidays mean extra strain on your bank account. This year, try one of these 11 clever ways to "sleigh" your holiday budget.

Amanda Naccarato

We’re skipping Christmas with our relatives and I don’t feel bad for one second

We’re skipping Christmas with our relatives and I don’t feel bad for one second

It may seem ruthless or cold-hearted, but this is why I've learned to say "no thanks" to the big family Christmas celebrations.

Kat Armstrong

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