Long after the glow-in-the-dark-magic-robot has lost his glow and the Barbie nail polish (in 20 different sparkling colors) has dried up, the gifts that don't fit under the tree live on. I am talking about the gift of an experience.

Shopping for children during the holidays can be a challenge, especially if you are looking for gifts that cultivate learning and creativity. Here are some gift ideas that will be popular among the kids but also be popular with you!

Whether it's family entertainment, gifts for the kids or gifts for relatives and friends, the costs of video games, DVDs and presents can quickly add up. But if you know where to look, you can find some pretty sweet deals. Check out these ideas!

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No matter how much planning you do ahead of time, shopping for holiday gifts can feel overwhelming. Check out these hand-selected highlights from our Feel-Good Gift Guide to inspire, educate and entertain kids of all ages and stages.

-- It's that season again, when parents begin the scramble for the next toy their child can't live without. While there's no breakout hot toy for Ch...

Here are my top five lessons to put the joy IN and take the debt OUT of the holiday season.

If you have strong feelings about what is and isn't appropriate, there are polite and reasonable ways of getting your wishes across.

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NEW YORK -- Make room in the toy box for the iPad. Crayola allows tots to doodle on the iPad using its iMarker just as they would a crayon on a color...

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I always look forward to the holiday book reviews, because, although I buy my fair share of toys, I'm a book-lover at heart. Every year I hope that they will provide me with perfect additions to kids' bookshelves. Every year, I'm disappointed.

Collections of great TV shows can be a wonderful gift for superfans who want to stock up on their favorites. It can also be a great way to give (or ge...

Holidays are usually meant for two things: downtime and family time. With these movies as gifts for your kids, rest assured you'll get both. The list ...