Get a behind-the-scenes look at our 2013 holiday cover shoot. In the December 2013 of Today’s Parent—available on <a href="https://secure.todaysparent.com/pubs/MH/TDP/sub_1_2_3_years_redmommybag_allaccess_12312013.jsp?cds_page_id=139557&cds_mag_code=TDP&id=1408635253378&lsid=42331034133027842&vid=1&cds_response_key=V34AZZZA2">iPad and iPhone</a>—find 75+ gift ideas for less than $50; hearty winter salads; our video game gift guide; plus the secret to raising happy kids. For a list of all our great stories, check out the <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/subscribe/latest-issue/table-of-contents-december-2013/">table of contents</a>.

Find out what really happens on a Today's Parent cover shoot. Watch our festive behind&#x2d;the&#x2d;scenes video.

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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.

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From stocking stuffers to splurges, here are our favourite gifts for mom this holiday season.

Holiday gifts for mom: Our top picks - Today's Parent

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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.

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Schools across Canada are removing cursive from the curriculum. Is it outdated or still a valuable life skill?

The end of cursive writing in schools?

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