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Desired present. Amazed little afro girl opening Christmas gift near xmas tree, free space

How to Check Your Gifts for Potential Dangers to Babies or Toddlers

Sometimes, holiday presents can unintentionally lead to dangerous situations and choking hazards for very young children. Here’s how to avoid this situation.

Activities for Holiday Fun with Your Kids

Cute 5 years old girl making cookies for Christmas with her mom.

Cute 5 years old girl making cookies for Christmas with her mom.

Children make the holidays brighter. Make sure you set aside some special activities just for them. 

Cropped shot of a mother and daughter spending quality time while baking at home

Cropped shot of a mother and daughter spending quality time while baking at home

Is It Possible to Keep Holiday Traditions Alive This Year?

Big holiday gatherings are seen as high-risk in this COVID-19 era, so families are looking for new ways to keep traditions at the forefront.

Keep Kids Safe This Holiday: 6 Household Hazards to Avoid

Baby playing with gift box on the living room floor over christmas tree lights on background

Baby playing with gift box on the living room floor over christmas tree lights on background

If you’re celebrating this holiday season with babies, toddlers, or small children, you’ll want to take extra precautions to keep them safe.

Family on Christmas shopping during Covid-19 pandemic

Family on Christmas shopping during Covid-19 pandemic

How to Prepare Kids for a Different Kind of Holiday

Holidays will be different for many families this year. Helping children understand why and picking new ways to make them festive will make the difference.

Recognizing and Managing Learning Disabilities in Students

Mother and daughter working homework together

Mother and daughter working homework together

Dr. Amy McKenzie shares tips for parents on how to recognize and cope with a student's learning disability.

Happy black family talking during Thanksgiving meal at dining table.

Happy black family talking during Thanksgiving meal at dining table.

Talking About Your Family’s Mental Health History

Finding out which mental health disorders could be in your family tree might take a little detective work but can be valuable information for your own health.

Talking to Kids About the Dangers of Drinking and Drugged Driving

Young African American woman eagerly takes car key handed to her

Young African American woman eagerly takes car key handed to her

Many children learn about alcohol and drugs a lot earlier than parents anticipate so having conversations about drinking and drugged driving is important.

Family gathered around a table

Family gathered around a table

4 Ways to Keep Anxiety Out of Your Holiday Planning

COVID-19 is putting a twist in holiday plans this year. But a little prep work ahead of time will make this year’s celebrations smoother.

Ideas to Keep the Family Connected this Holiday Season

New normal online Christmas celebration. Cute sibling using laptop and festive fun props to celebrate Christmas with father via video chat, happy holidays, outdoor

New normal online Christmas celebration. Cute sibling using laptop and festive fun props to celebrate Christmas with father via video chat, happy holidays, outdoor

From virtual chats decked out in your holiday best, to recipe swaps of your family’s favorites, there are ways to celebrate together while apart this season.