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A Tree for Tots

Rather than put up just one big Christmas tree for the family, try putting up a small tree as well, for the kids. They can make their own decorations, wrapping paper, ribbon, and string their own popcorn. On Christmas morning they can hand out the presents from their own tree.
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Halloween Fairy

To prevent your children from overeating on Halloween treats, introduce them to the Halloween fairy. After the kids have tried some of their treats, have them set out the rest for the Halloween fairy, who visits at night, and replaces their treats with a small toy. This way the kids still get to try some treats, but do not overeat, and do not feel cheated, since their treats are replaced with a toy.
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Taking Kids to Parties

If you are taking the kids to a holiday party for adults and expect them to keep themselves entertained while you visit with friends, make sure you take along supplies to keep them busy. Things such as sketch pads, markers, stickers, and games.
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Safe Christmas Tree

To keep kids (and pets) at armīs length from your Christmas tree (and the presents under it), recycle your old childrenīs playpen. Paint it with bright Christmasy colors and place the tree and presents inside it. This prevents anyone from pulling the tree on top of them, and from opening presents before the big day.
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Candy Control

Once your kids return home from trick or treating with an enormous bag of candy, have them divide it up into small sandwich bags. Have them put 2 or 3 treats in each bag, then store them in the fridge or freezer. You can limit them to one bag a day, or just pull them out for a special treat. This way, the kids can keep their candy, but you ensure it is not eaten all at once.
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Trick, Treat or Toy

If you have a lot of kidīs meal toys or small toys in good condition that your kids no longer play with, add them to your candy bowl on Halloween. Then, allow young treatsters to choose between a toy or a sweet. Itīs a nice change for them and eliminates some clutter in your house.
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Christmas Tree Safety

To ensure that your tree doesnīt tip, anchor it firmly in its stand and secure it to the wall with string if necessary. Place small or breakable ornaments and any food or foodlike decorations - candy canes, gingerbread men, plastic apples, artificial berries - high on the tree.
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A Tree of Memories

Start a new family Christmas tradition by saving small toys that your kids have outgrown. Attach a ribbon to each toy and a note explaining the toyīs significance, and you will have treasured ornaments for your Christmas tree. You will soon have a tree decorated with childhood memories.
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Family Night

If your prefer not to trick or treat with your kids, you can still make Halloween fun and memorable for the whole family. Buy your own treats for your kids, (make them fun Halloween baskets, with non-candy treats as well) and stay in with them. You may want to watch some spooky movies or tell ghost stories and play games. It is safe and fun!
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Prevent Present Rummaging

To prevent your kids from rummaging through the presents under the tree to find their presents before the big day, hereīs a handy tip. Instead of writing the name on the present, put a number corresponding to a family memberīs name. The key to the numbers and names is kept safely hidden until Christmas morning.
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Quick and Easy Carols

If your young ones love to sing Christmas carols, but you have trouble remembering all the words, try making a family carol book. Type (or print out) your favorite hymns and songs, and decorate the pages with cutouts from Christmas cards. Put the pages inside page protectors and into a binder. You now have a wonderful keepsake and a record of your favorite songs.
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Sweet Appreciation

A simple way for trick-or-treaters to unmask their manners on Halloween is to make some homemade thank-you cards. On Halloween night, as the kids receive candy, they hand out their notes. Your neighbors will appreciate seeing this show of thanks.
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Take Time Out During the Holidays

The holiday season is such a hustle, be sure to schedule "down time". Order out for supper, let the answering machine get the phone and most importantly, take the time to play games, talk and cuddle. Isnīt that what the holidays are all about?
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Photos With Santa

If having your childīs photo taken with Santa is stressful for your child, allow them to just watch for awhile. Talk about the process. Point out to your child how many kids are smiling, seem happy and receive a treat after a short visit with Santa.
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Holiday Poison Alert

Keep an eye out for these hazards: Holly, mistletoe berries, alcoholic drinks left over from parties, especially sweet ones such as eggnog. Cigarette butts left over from parties and artificial snow spray are also dangerous. Ask any holiday guests not to leave medications in places where kids can easily get them - purses, beside tabletops, and bathroom sinks.
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Present Safety

Keep ribbons on presents short; a small child can wrap a long ribbon around her neck and choke.
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Picture-Perfect Ornaments

When you receive photo greeting cards from friends and family during the holiday season, donīt file them away. Instead, turn the cards into decorative ornaments. Cut them into different festive shapes, adorn them with glitter and garland and attach a ribbon to the top. You may wish to keep them to decorate your tree or return them as keepsake gifts.
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