Inside the November 2009 Issue of Parents Magazine

Simply Adorable Thanksgiving Crafts

Out Thanksgiving crafts are simple enough to finish while the bird is roasting. With little bits of nature and a lot of imagination, your table will thrill Pilgrims of all ages.

10 Best Snow Resorts

We plowed through dozens of snow-covered resorts to find ones with a flurry of activities for young kids plus cool stuff for you too.

Ways to Prevent Infections This Winter

When it comes to avoiding viruses, pediatricians say that these are four essentials.

Cold Complications

The same viruses that cause a stuffy nose can infect other areas of the body -- or reduce your child's immunity and pave the way for a secondary bacterial infection.

Five Reasons to Get Family Flu Shots

If there was ever a year to make cold and flu prevention your number-one priority, this is it. Here is everything you should know about the two types of influenza vaccines kids should have this year.

Making Sense of Scary Symptoms

We often lose more sleep over our kids' coughs than they do. They sometimes snooze through all that hacking while we lay awake listening. In truth, breathing problems would be tough to miss. Use this guide to sort out worrisome signs.

Best Toys For Baby 2009

From wiggling worms to talking pelicans here are our picks for the best baby toys of 2009.

Best Toys For Toddlers 2009

These unique toys will entertain your growing toddler's imagination and encourage his fine motor skills.

Best Toys For Preschooler 2009

Your preschooler will love these fun and interactive toys and games.

Best Toys For School-Age Children 2009

These toys are sure to keep your school-age child happy and active while exercising his brain muscles too!

Best Toys For Big Kids 2009

No matter what your big kid's hobbies are, our best toys of 2009 are sure to encourage their creativity.