We’re getting ready to enter the heavy-duty holiday season, which means a packed editorial schedule for us and tons of great holiday-focused articles for you! A lot of holiday topics (like crafts, kids’ projects, cooking and recipes, family traditions, templates and printables, planners, calendars and more) cross over into the topic of family.

What’s your best advice for happy family life? This week it’s your turn to share with us and link up your best family-related posts that will help others to put family first. I can’t wait to see what you put up!

The point is, there is always something that will make your time rush by. We can either choose to rush forward from one event to the next or to focus on enjoying the moments that make up each day.

If you missed Why it’s Okay to Have a Night Away From Baby, go read it now before continuing on. Follow these tips to make your first night away from baby less stressful for everyone.

However, the majority of parents who are faced with leaving their baby overnight for the first time are met with a mix of apprehension, guilt and worry. Parents need to understand that not only is it unselfish to spoil yourself every once in a while, but it actually can make you a better parent.

It’s never too early to start brushing your baby’s teeth. As soon as teeth break the gum line they are ready to be gently cleaned. Parents can initially clean baby’s teeth with a damp washcloth or gauze pad. This will be fine until more teeth begin to erupt.

The way you fight is much more crucial than what it is you are fighting about. Fighting fair can strengthen your marriage, resolve conflicts and heighten communication between a husband and wife.

It has now become common to see women in their mid-30s before they elect to start a family. While it is true that having babies at a later age is associated with some increased risks, today it is considered safe for most healthy women to become pregnant in their 30s and 40s.

It is never too early to start teaching your child about the importance of being tidy and responsibility. Having him do chores at a young age will help prepare him for added responsibility down the road.

Many parents wonder when the right age is for children to start helping with household chores. Believe it or not, toddlers and even babies can begin to help out around the house.