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10 essential rules for visiting a newborn during this holiday season

6. Don't kiss the baby.

Hilary Duff gets real about the holiday mental load moms face—and shares her go-to hack

Finding ways to manage the holiday load is essential for maintaining your sanity, and Duff has honed her strategies to get through the season.

Mom of 8 shares how she creates Christmas magic with fewer gifts—and no Santa

She’s raising eight kids (yes, eight!) and has mastered a Christmas system that’s both simple and sweet. 

This mom’s low-maintenance Christmas hack Is the Elf on the Shelf alternative you’ve been looking for

Elf on the Shelf may be a modern Christmas classic, but let’s be real: not every parent has the time, energy, or creativity to stage elaborate scenes with a mischievous elf every night.

Is Santa a mom? A hilarious viral video makes the case

In a Viral Tiktok Caitlin Wilder (@wilderbeginnings), argues that the jolly guy in the red suit might just be the unsung hero of every household: a sleep-deprived mom.

This dad’s toddler-safe Christmas tree hack is pure genius

Thanks to a genius hack from a Nashville dad-of-four, parents are learning how to keep their Christmas trees intact—and their little ones safe.

This toddler’s magical reaction to Target’s Christmas decor is the holiday joy we all need right now

Victoria Paskar took to TikTok to share the sweetest reaction from her 14-month-old son, Ellis, who couldn’t hold back his excitement when he saw the lit-up Christmas trees.

Mom shares simple after-Christmas tradition in viral video, and it’s perfect

We’re borrowing this idea ASAP.

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

Beat boredom and keep little hands busy.

From overwhelm to joy: A mom’s guide to nervous system health this holiday season

Remember: Stress isn’t always the enemy we think it is.

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.

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.

Moms, keep planning the magic—even when it doesn’t seem like your kids feel it anymore

What they’ll remember is that feeling of joy, no matter how brief. And so will you.

‘Tis the season to babywear—here’s why

From germs to sleep to all the festivities, the CEO of Solly Baby explains how babywearing can help.

The ‘want, need, wear, read’ philosophy makes Christmas shopping a total breeze

Push aside consumer madness and look at gift-giving in a new light.

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

As parents, we are the keeper of childhood memories.

6 tips to maintain your newborn’s routine during the holiday season

Silent nights are hopefully in your future.

25 holiday party outfits for every event on your calendar

Take a break from athleisure for a night and rock one of these get ups instead.

20 easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for magical Christmas fun all December long

Where will the mischievous elf go next?

12 festive and fun ways to display Christmas cards

Homemade garlands and wreaths, oh my!