Holiday

This is the age that kids stop believing in Santa

This is the age that kids stop believing in Santa

Research from the '70s and from experts today demonstrate that kids' belief in Santa continues to drop off around the same age.

Amy Valm

Your Christmas struggles told in 24 GIFs

Your Christmas struggles told in 24 GIFs

Carols are on the radio, decorations are everywhere and you still need to find your Christmas A-game and somehow stay sane. These Christmas GIFs will help.

Christine Chua

Watch this nativity play go so wrong when the sheep goes rogue

Watch this nativity play go so wrong when the sheep goes rogue

Let's just say there's a toddler headlock. This nativity play was no silent night.

Kevin John Siazon

This mom totally won Elf on the Shelf while also escaping her nightly duties

This mom totally won Elf on the Shelf while also escaping her nightly duties

Elf on the Shelf can be a total chore, but this mom found a way to get out of it while keeping the magic alive for her kids. Here's how she did it.

Kevin John Siazon

How to stop the holidays from screwing up your kid’s sleep

How to stop the holidays from screwing up your kid’s sleep

Getting enough sleep can be difficult during the business of the holiday season, but it's important for kids' health to grab enough shut-eye.

Liz Krieger

3 ways to keep the Christmas magic alive after the Talk

3 ways to keep the Christmas magic alive after the Talk

Your kid just asked if the big man in red actually comes down the chimney every year, and you're panicking. Here's how to answer without ruining Christmas.

Kevin John Siazon

Santa made a stop in the sky for these special kids

Santa made a stop in the sky for these special kids

These families are usually in and out of the hospital but these special flights in search of Santa let them make lasting holiday memories

Erin Phelan

17 holiday crafts kids can make

17 holiday crafts kids can make

Keep kids busy over the holidays with these cute and easy crafts that they can make themselves.

Mandy Milks

5 ways to set boundaries with family over the holidays

5 ways to set boundaries with family over the holidays

Don’t want to feel rushed from one family event to the next this year? Use these strategies for setting boundaries and doing the holidays your way.

Raina Delisle

15 baby essentials from Amazon for new parents looking to survive the holidays

15 baby essentials from Amazon for new parents looking to survive the holidays

Whether you're spending the holidays in Cancun or simply going for dinner at your boss's house, here are some items you'll definitely want to keep handy.

Today's Parent

10 Ways to Toddler-Proof Your Christmas Tree

10 Ways to Toddler-Proof Your Christmas Tree

From posh to practical, we’ve got the best tips to toddler-proof your Christmas tree.

Amy Valm

This New Jersey secret Santa made our hearts grow three sizes today

This New Jersey secret Santa made our hearts grow three sizes today

Talk about Giving Tuesday! This incredibly generous dad just brought his community an early Christmas worth over $10,000.

Christine Chua

20 cool gifts for him from Amazon

20 cool gifts for him from Amazon

The holidays may be focused on the kids, but don't forget about your guy! This year, get him something he'll definitely dig.

Today's Parent

Easy meals: 5 holiday recipes

Easy meals: 5 holiday recipes

We know what's on your wish list: Holiday recipes that can be prepped ahead so you're not fussing around the kitchen like a frantic elf. Consider these festive food ideas our gift to you.

Chatelaine

30 toys parents are buying their kids on Amazon right now

30 toys parents are buying their kids on Amazon right now

From Hatchimals to Play-Doh, these are the trending toys on Amazon kids will be seeing underneath their Christmas tree this year.

Today's Parent

Matt Dusk: “She is really my litmus test for music”

Matt Dusk: “She is really my litmus test for music”

Why the Canadian crooner’s 18-month-old daughter, Kaia, inspired him to record his first full-length holiday album.

Ryan Porter

7 best new video games for kids

7 best new video games for kids

Just Dance 2018, Fifa 18, Lego Worlds—check out the newest and hottest video games that will be topping every kid's holiday wish list this year.

Chad Sapieha

Elf on the Shelf has a sassy new rival—and you're going to LOVE him

Elf on the Shelf has a sassy new rival—and you're going to LOVE him

We're so down for these reindeer games

Davina Sinnatamby

20 holiday gifts kids can make

20 holiday gifts kids can make

These homemade gifts don't suck. Gather your crew and get to work making these functional, on-trend and really awesome DIY presents.

Mandy Milks

The ultimate toy guide: Holiday 2017

The ultimate toy guide: Holiday 2017

Real kids tested hundreds of toys to help us pick our favourites!

Today's Parent