Baby's First Christmas

17 magical ways to make it memorable.

...Baby's first Christmas is certainly an event to be treasured. Here are some creative ways to record... Christmas. 2. Create your first annual photo ornament. Place your baby's picture in a tiny frame and hang... baby's name and the year of his first Christmas. 4. Save your baby's first Christmas outfit. Dress her...

It's a season you'll always remember. Make it relaxing -- and meaningful.

Cute as he may be, your new baby can create stress when it comes to celebrating the holidays with family. No worries! Our mom-tested solutions for the car, the plane, and dinner at Grandma's guarantee magical memories.

To some kids, that jolly guy with rosy cheeks and the long beard is well, freaky! Check out some of the funniest scared-by-Santa Claus photos, submitted by moms (trust us: you'll want to send this one to a friend).

Still don't know what presents to buy your baby for the holidays? Check out these fun, affordable toys.

...'s easy to create a custom ornament and add a little sparkle to your tree. First, apply two coats of paint... Christmas ornaments from drab to fab by adding fun and festive stickers. Old-fashioned hard candy can...

We picked out the perfect presents for all of your loved ones this year. The best part? Each gift costs as little as $5 and no more than $50!

...-packed pancakes for your family (and houseguests) Christmas morning. Don't spend your morning making eggs...-and-ham cups and homemade hash browns for a Christmas breakfast with little effort. Leave the finishing touches... on Christmas morning. Stollen, a German Christmas tradition, is yeast bread studded with nuts, fruit...

Children enjoy rituals, so chances are your youngster will love even the smallest holiday traditions. We tell you which go over best with a 1-year-old.

When your baby first starts solids, offer him 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day, then add a second meal after he's responded well for a week or two.

Your baby's officially a toddler -- and we've got the presents she'll love.

Use our free, easy-to-print coloring pages to keep kids of all ages entertained this Christmas.

... of wrapping paper by pulling together this pretty patterned Christmas tree. What you'll need: wrapping paper... scraps and extra craft supplies. Instead, transform them into a fun forest centerpiece for your Christmas... Christmas forest to add to your decorations. Don't stress when the laundry bandit steals one of your kids...

There's no better gift from a kid than a homemade one. Here are some super-easy, crafty gift ideas that are perfect for teachers, family, and friends!

Playtime with your infant is more than just fun and games -- it also teaches your baby valuable life lessons.

Our desserts look super elegant, but they're oh so easy to prepare.

You may have noticed the fabulous toys Parents has to offer at your local Target or on Target.com. Check out our top 20 picks.

We've rounded up some adorable playthings that will help your little one develop motor and cognitive skills at every stage.

Serve your little one food you can feel good about. Making baby food purees from scratch is easy with our simple recipes.

Take 30 minutes and get through all the hard-to-shop-for people on your list. How does it feel to be DONE?

Terrible? We call the twos terrific. Here, the toys that will keep her busy -- and that experts say will boost her brainpower too.

... nail at each mark, being careful not to pound through wreath form. 3. Knot first yarn color around top.... Knot at #1 when you've completed the first color. 4. Tie the second yarn color to nail #1 and bring... Christmas tree with pom-poms as ornaments and a brown air-dry-clay trunk. Paint a small stick, and glue...

13 tips and tricks for creating festive outdoor holiday displays.

Looking for a fresh spin on the classic gingerbread house? Check out these festive projects to make with the kids.