LOS ANGELES — "And all through the house, not a creature was stirring — not even a mouse." Except me, at age 7. I woke up so excited just as the clock struck midnight that my mother gave me my first ...

And boy, do kids know it. Come December 24, many little minds are too eager for the day ahead to settle down (plus, many are aware that Santa’s working hours fall in the darkest depths of the night).

For many families, the festive period offers a welcome break from the monotony of everyday life. However, parents with young babies understand only too well that infants work to their own schedule.

Analysis: Between late nights, travel and a few extra drinks, Christmas is one of the worst times of the year for sleep so what can you do about it? Christmas is supposed to be restful, yet somehow it ...

(THE CONVERSATION) A popular New Year’s resolution is to take up meditation – specifically mindfulness meditation. This is a healthy choice. Regular mindfulness practice has been linked to many ...

11:46, Tue, Dec 23, 2025 Updated: 14:41, Tue, Dec 23, 2025 Thousands of Ukrainian children will be opening presents underground this Christmas as Vladimir Putin continues his brutal bombardment. More ...

I would never want them to feel that they had been naughty if I couldn’t afford their gifts one year In my house, Christmas Day looks very normal. My boys will wake me up at the crack of dawn then ...

Britons lose more than a full day of sleep in December, with experts warning millions of us are heading for a "Christmas Sleep Crash" - peaking on one crunch day of the year. A new study by sleep tech ...

"Fight the urge to become a recluse," Martha says in Living the Good Long Life. When the weather keeps people indoors, ...

Most people think that this annual day of love is strictly reserved for significant others, but celebrate your friends, too!