Holiday

Dear public schools: Not everyone is Christian

Dear public schools: Not everyone is Christian

Can you imagine if schools didn't close for Christmas? How kids of other faiths are getting shortchanged.

Emma Waverman

Star Wars: 11 out-of-this-galaxy gifts

Star Wars: 11 out-of-this-galaxy gifts

Whether your little one is a fan of the Jedi Masters or the Evil Empire, we've rounded up 11 great picks for every type of Star Wars fan.

Amy Valm

7 tips to help you survive March Break

7 tips to help you survive March Break

Not going away for March break? Ian Mendes can empathize—and help you survive your staycation.

Ian Mendes

Glad your kids are back in school? Well, I'm not

Glad your kids are back in school? Well, I'm not

After a holiday break spent bonding with her four-year-old daughter, Tara-Michelle Ziniuk is surprised by her reluctance to return to their routine.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

11 homemade holiday cards

11 homemade holiday cards

Get your kids to craft some DIY seasonal greetings.

Tina Barkley

Giving my kids some Christmas magic

Giving my kids some Christmas magic

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

Athena Tsavliris

Celebrating the holidays without extended family

Celebrating the holidays without extended family

One mom creates her own Hanukkah traditions for her small family of two.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

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

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

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

Ian Mendes

Celebrating a new kind of Hanukkah

Celebrating a new kind of Hanukkah

Mireille Silcoff wants to throw her toddler a Hanukkah party, but there's one problem: she can't find any Jews to invite!

Mireille Silcoff

Why I think Elf on the Shelf is creepy

Why I think Elf on the Shelf is creepy

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.

Emma Waverman

Christmas shopping procrastination disaster

Christmas shopping procrastination disaster

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

Christopher Shulgan

Keeping the holiday spirit alive after a loss

Keeping the holiday spirit alive after a loss

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

Andrew Pyper

6 potluck desserts to win over a crowd

6 potluck desserts to win over a crowd

These easy potluck desserts are sure to delight! Try the make-ahead cheesecakes or the "pie cake" apple crumble.

Ceri Marsh and Laura Keogh

5 ways to get ready for Christmas

5 ways to get ready for Christmas

From baking to crafting and stocking up on supplies, here are five festive activities to get ready for Christmas.

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8 non-traditional takes on garland

8 non-traditional takes on garland

Kids will love these cute, non-traditional takes on festive garland. With so many fun options, you’ll probably want to choose more than one!

Today's Parent

Adopting a family for Christmas

Adopting a family for Christmas

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

Karma Brown

Early holiday shopping? Don't bother

Early holiday shopping? Don't bother

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

Ian Mendes

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

It's the time to give! We've got crafts kids can make, present ideas and recipes for the sweetest treats in our cheery holiday guide.

Today's Parent

Holiday gift guide 2014: 14 gift ideas for kids

Holiday gift guide 2014: 14 gift ideas for kids

Find inspiration in our list of gift ideas for kids ranging from every sort of interest.

Erin Finlayson

How to make a simple gravy

How to make a simple gravy

With the holidays right around the corner, this simple gravy recipe will help you in a pinch.

Today's Parent