holidays
Count Your Blessings
Don't despair about getting older! Instead, take stock of the many wonderful things and people in your life in a gratitude list.
A Visit to the National Christmas Center
Yes, Virginia, Santa Claus delights at the National Christmas Family Center tucked in a corner of Lancaster, PA., a little over an hour from the Philadelphia area. An enchanting place for any family to visit, it costs little per person.…
How to Build Resilience During the Holidays
The holidays can be a particularly stressful time for parents and kids alike. Use these tips to help you handle this hectic time of year.
Holiday Birthdays
No combo gifts allowed! These tips help make a child's holiday birthday celebration special.
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
Find unique toys and enjoy family-friendly activities during National Neighborhood Toy Store Day!
Break a Holiday Tradition Without Breaking Your Family
Advice on how to change or drop holiday traditions that no longer add to the joy of the season.
Weekend Planner: December 30, 2014
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Dec. 30, 2014 - Jan. 4, 2015.
Weekend Planner: December 23, 2014
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Dec. 23-Dec. 28, 2014.
Family holiday planning with special needs
Mom blogger Lisa Lightner borrows the acronym SWEEPS to give families with special needs a smoother holiday season.
A premature Christmas music break
Mom blogger M.B. Sanok finds she has to take a break from the Christmas music she loves because she started listing too early in the season.
Celebrate the Season!
'Tis the season to be merry! Hundreds of local festivities: light displays, Santa sightings, holiday tours & more
Holiday Parties without the Pounds
The indulgent delights of stuffing, pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra weight.