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Holiday
What they need vs. what they want
Establishing holiday traditions
How many gifts to give your children
When your child is scared of Santa
Tricky questions and comments you may get around the holidays
Introducing your toddler to different religions
"Is Santa real?" - choices for how to answer this question
Gift jealousy between siblings
The "nice and naughty list" and "being good"
Low to no-cost gifts
7 Indoor activities to promote creativity
Indoor activities to work on cognitive skills
Handling visitors during the holiday season
Winter break schedule: When the kids are off and you have to work
Teaching about giving back: when can kids understand generosity?
Healthy holiday snack ideas
Is it dangerous to play in the cold?
Indoor activities to get energy out
The jacket power struggle: Should you force your child to bundle up even if they say they're hot?
Why picky eating might increase around the holidays
4 boundaries that just make sense for holiday parenting
Tips for Holiday Travel
Great books to read around the holidays
Lower stress at holiday gatherings with these 3 tips
When are kids capable of "picking out gifts" for others?
Is it okay to let your child stay up late or miss a nap for holiday festivities?
The joy of gift giving: will it spoil kids?
Tips on Trick-or-Treating with Littles from Joy Coaches
When to embrace and when to intervene: relatives who care give differently than you
The case for a slow pace: why your child may not benefit from extra signups and parties
Tips for joyful children's birthdays that run into major holidays
Experience gifts + early childhood
What is Elf on The Shelf: pros and cons
How to respond if your child doesn't want to wear their costume anymore
How to introduce spooky and fantasy without scaring young children
4 Ways to Manage Halloween Candy
There are a lot of reasons why kids may not say "Thank You" on the spot
3 ways your children need support during holiday gatherings and meals
Mealtime Manners By Age: what is your child capable of learning when it comes to table manners?
Social courtesy or unrealistic expectation: should you do the "try it" bite with your kid if it's a meal someone else cooked?
No, you don't have to travel to extended family for the holidays
When is it reasonable to let children pick out their own costume or holiday outfit?
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