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Christmas

Holiday stress

10 things stealing your holiday joy (and how to ditch them)

We can’t control everything, but we can control what we choose to hold on to, and what we choose to let go of. 

Updated Jan. 09, 2025
child hands doing Christmas craft holiday activities for kids

4 easy activities to do with your kids over the holiday break

Beat boredom and keep little hands busy.

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
person holding rainbow hear elf

Operation rainbow elf: An oversize gesture to affirm my transgender son at Christmas

Even for a Christmas fanatic like me, this was over the top.

Updated Dec. 09, 2024
mom and toddler smiling at Christmas tree star making Christmas unforgettable

Making Christmas unforgettable: Beyond the lights and gifts

This heartwarming experience was a powerful reminder that often, the most cherished moments stem from life's simplest pleasures.

Updated Dec. 20, 2023
Mom relaxing on Christmas Day

Not going anywhere on Christmas Day is the best gift I ever gave myself as a mom

Because making other people happy while making yourself miserable is NOT what Christmas is all about.

Updated Dec. 08, 2023
girl writing letter to santa truth about santa myth

Discovering the truth about Santa not as damaging to kids as you might fear

Rest assured, mama: The majority of kids still place full trust in their parents, one study finds.

Updated Dec. 08, 2023
elf on the shelf posing near christmas tree

You don’t have to hate the Elf on the Shelf, I promise

This time of year, everyone has big opinions on the Elf on a Shelf.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
walmart shopping cart- walmart sensory shopping hours

Walmart brings back sensory-friendly shopping hours

“I know we could all use some calm during the stressful holiday season.”

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
viral christmas tree

This viral Christmas tree has more than 2,000 color-changing LEDs—’UGH I LOVE HER’

The Grand Duchess Balsam Fir Christmas Tree is on everybody's list this year.

Updated Nov. 02, 2023
Squishmallows advent calendar

Squishmallows has an Advent calendar so run (don’t walk) to get one

What's better than Squishmallows to count down to the holidays?

Updated Oct. 20, 2023
family on christmas playing jenga together showing christmas magic

Christmas magic is still important no matter how old your kids are

As parents, we are the keeper of childhood memories.

Updated Nov. 20, 2023
family learning how to say no

How to say no and set boundaries this holiday season and beyond

"Even though saying no can feel uncomfortable, there is no better time than now to practice."

Updated Jan. 27, 2023
Macy's Santa Claus

Santa’s beautiful story goes wildly viral—and no, you won’t make it through without sobbing

"Turn that final corner, and poof. Real life disappears. All the waiting, all the crying, all the pooping, just melts away. And you’re face-to-face with the grandest illusion of all: Me."

Updated Dec. 22, 2022
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