For some parents, when kids question the existence of Santa, it can signal an end to childhood.

I still need my big kid to believe in Santa

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Why I'm glad my kids never believed in Santa

3 tips for getting a great picture with Santa

Kids and family finances: How much should you tell them?

Holiday

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family

Want to keep tabs on Santa? These sites will help your family follow the Man in Red.

Santa tracker: 4 sites to try

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Indoor Activities

Spruce up your home just in time for the holidays with these simple décor hacks from designer Sarah Hartill.

5 easy décor tricks to deck the halls

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Home decor

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

Plan ahead for next year! Use these tips to make next December a breeze.

3 steps to an easier Christmas

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Controlling the chaos: tips to a clutter-free home

Organization

Trying to create a perfect Christmas? Your stress and exhaustion might be taking a toll on your loved ones.

Have a happy and calm holiday, for real

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How to handle the top five holiday stress triggers 

Baking with kids can be fun—even if the idea of them “helping” riles your inner control freak. Relax, we’ve got 10 tips to make it more joyful for everyone.

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There’s no such thing as too many head counts.

8 parenting lessons from Home Alone

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Yes, I leave my nine-year-old home alone sometimes

Blogs

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Check out our holiday calendar for a list of fun family-friendly activities this December.

30 fun festive activities

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3 tips to getting a great picture with Santa

12 holiday season events and activities in Toronto for families

Outdoor activities

A new IKEA commercial reveals what kids really want for Christmas!

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The struggle is real: Ryan Reynolds versus IKEA crib

This commercial is giving us all the feels (and tears!)

What happens when girls are free to imagine they can be anything

Gifts

This mom works hard to make the holidays special for her kids—and they do the same for her.

How I made Christmas for my kids special this year

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How our Christmas traditions changed after kids

5 ways to make the holidays better this year

When only one child still believes in Santa, the annual tradition of gift-giving can be a delicate balancing act for parents.

When one child believes in Santa and the other doesn't

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Whether it's Elf of the Shelf or Mensch on a Bench, the idea of a holiday doll observing kids is just too weird for some parents.

Why I think Elf on the Shelf is creepy

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A new Dad learns that you should never try to do all your holiday shopping on December 24 (especially with a stroller in tow!)

Christmas procrastination, Dad style

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Celebrating the holidays after the death of a loved one can be tough. Andrew Pyper talks about filling his family's Father Christmas' shoes.

Keeping the holiday spirit alive after a loss

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With the organization Holiday Helpers, you can adopt another family's wish list and make their Christmas one to remember.

Adopting a family for Christmas

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Mama Scrooge: No presents for Christmas, please

Already busily preparing for the holidays? Ian Mendes explains why the early bird doesn’t necessarily get the worm.

Early holiday shopping: Not all it's cracked up to be

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How to handle the top five holiday stress triggers

After rigorous testing by Canadian families, we've narrowed down the best toys for little kids aged five to eight. 

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 25 toys for little kids - Today's Parent 

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The ultimate toy guide 2014: 19 toys for babies and toddlers

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 30 toys for preschoolers 

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 17 toys for big kids 

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids

This DIY advent calendar is adorable and incredibly easy to make—the kids will love opening a new envelope each day to find a new Christmas activity or surprise. Watch our video for step-by-step instructions from Kalpna Patel, and get crafting. <strong>Check out more <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/videos/">craft videos.</a></strong>

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In this Kid Talk video, we asked: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received? These kids made their lists—and checked ‘em twice!—of their favourite Christmas presents, and delivered their responses with glee.

Kid Christmas gifts: What they really want

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