Holiday Activities

Your little one can make a special gift from the heart with these easy craft ideas for Mothers' Day.

Have a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July? Share it with our readers.

Deck the halls, trim those trees and don't forget to stuff those stockings. Now that you've (hopefully) gotten all your big shopping out of the way, get tips on stocking stuffers for everyone in your family from the youngest to the oldest and even the furriest.

When it's time for the family to get together and make Christmas ornaments and decorations or trim the tree, don't forget about your toddler. These Christmas activities for toddlers can teach your child concepts about Christmas and help your child feel helpful and included in traditional holiday events.

Holidays often mean holiday travel. Follow these tips to stay safe on wintery roads, make the most of your time in the car and keep your sanity intact.

Take advantage of the snow while you have it with this recipe for snow ice cream. Your toddler will not only enjoy eating it, but will have fun making it, too.

Gear up for the holidays by making these great smelling ornaments with your toddler. No need for cooking or baking, either! Friends and family will love hanging these on the tree or seeing them attached to gifts this season.

Cooking together is great for so many things - language, science concepts, math concepts, learning cause-and-effect, getting practice following directions... I could go on and on. Many families celebrate the Fourth with a picnic or cookout, too, so cooking activities are a natural fit. Give some of these holiday recipes a try. Even if your...

Increase your child's understanding of this holiday by teaching Fourth of July vocabulary and related concepts. Remember that each child develops language skills at his own pace so try to gear the conversation and activities to your own child's individual level. And remember, too, that even when your child doesn't quite grasp the concepts you're introducing, he'll always benefit from the time y…

Readers share their ideas for making Easter a little more environmentally friendly.

Easter baskets, wrapped in cellophane with their plastic eggs and grass, have a somewhat disposable nature even while Easter represents so many ideas like resurrection, new life and renewal. Even if you're not making that many changes to your lifestyle, there are steps you can take toward a more environmentally friendly and responsible Easter celebration that will align well with the meaning of …

Here are some toddler activities you and your child will enjoy this St. Patrick's Day. As with all activities involving cooking and art supplies, remember to give your toddler close adult supervision.

You can make this rainbow cake with your toddler to reinforce color concepts or just for a fun St. Patrick's Day treat.

Shamrock Stencils are a fun way for toddlers to create objects on paper when they lack the delicate motor skills required to draw them.

Here you'll find links to fun activities for you and your child this St. Patrick's Day.

This year, show Mom just how much you and the kids love her with one of these special gifts.

Here you'll find links to fun activities for you and your child this Valentine's Day.

How to make Fourth of July popsicles, much like the "bomb-pops" you used to buy from the ice cream man.

Keep your kids safe this halloween by following these guidelines regarding trick or treating, candy consumption and costumes.

Parents share their favorite toddler Christmas activities. Do you have a favorite Christmas activity that you do with your toddler? You can share, too.

How to make a fingerpaint rainbow.

Parents share how they celebrate St. Patrick's Day with their Toddlers.