From a child's perspective, Christmas and Hanukkah really can co-exist According to a Fox News article, approximately 96% of the population in the United States celebrates Christmas.  One might question the accuracy ... Full Story

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Gifts for Moms - Part 2 The perfect gift for a mom. That is a hard one. She works so hard for her family but sometimes doesn't feel appreciated. Make this Christmas ... Full Story

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ airs tonight on CBS; ‘Christmas at Rockefeller Center’ on NBC    For the kids…The children’s classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, airs tonight (Dec. 3) on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ... Full Story

Giving kids gifts they don't want I can still remember my aunt giving me a toy doctor’s kit during the holidays—a neat idea, except for the fact that I was thirteen at the time. I’m sure that ... Full Story

Parenting Tip of the Day: Watch the sugar Though I'm writing this with the holidays in mind, this is actually a good tip for any time - watch the amount of sugar your family ingests. ... Full Story

Christmas activities for playgroups and playdates This article kicks off a new Examiner Series on Playgroups and Playdates.  You'll find great suggestions for music, crafts and games for at-home playdates or for center-based ... Full Story