There is no greater feeling in the world than having your baby smile at you. And when life gets a little stressful, you may find yourself longing to see that smile. If you’re looking for some ways to motivate your little one, check out these 11 activities to make baby smile.

If your family loves the outdoors but not this cold weather, here’s a fun idea you can try: build a campfire.  You can sit around it, stay warm, enjoy some outside time with your kids, tell stories, roast hot dogs and so much more. Just remember to be safe!

Does your family love the Nintendo Wii?  If so, you might want to check out this guide to the best Wii games for kids. It suggests games by age, price, rating, and more to help you find the right one for your family.

January is in full-swing, which usually means you’ll be experiencing a good bit of cold temperatures and nasty weather.  This can cause almost any family to develop a bad case of cabin fever! If this sounds like your family, check out Parenting’s guide to indoor madness: easing cabin fever.

If there is one thing that is certain, kids love to play!  Why not give them a little more space to play in your home, maybe an indoor swing or a fun bed canopy?  If you’re looking for some great ideas, check out Real Simple’s playful decorating ideas.

Did you have one of the first babies of the year? Chances are you didn’t become a member of that elite club today, but over the years, many babies have been hailed as “Baby New Year,” some of them more noteworthy than others (Betsy Ross anyone?). Check out these notable New Year’s babies.

The kids are probably out of school for another week or two, so you’ll probably be looking for fun things to do. What about making your own dinosaur tail? They are so much fun and way too cute!

Kwanza is officially here! If you’re looking for a few good ways to celebrate the holiday with your kids, you might want to check out these 7 Kwanza crafts. They’re fun and will keep little ones entertained for hours.

If you’re looking for a great way to wrap up a wonderful day, check out this list of 10 great Christmas movies to watch with the kids. You won’t be able to run out to the store to get them today, but check your cable’s “on demand” program, Netflix Instant Watch and even your local TV listings if you see one you’d like to watch.

If you have some cookie dough lying around and you’re looking for a good Christmas day activity, check out these fun little Christmas kid cookies. The fun is in the decorating (and the eating). Your children are sure to have a blast making a cookie that looks just like them!

Tomorrow, once the presents are open, chances are your family is going to be pretty hungry. What better way to celebrate the day than with a festive snack? Snowman pizza anyone? How about a reindeer cinnamon roll? Check out these creative Christmas snack recipes for kids for those and more.

Looking for a last minute gift or just a fun project for the kids? Why not try making your own snow globe? It’s super easy, and who doesn’t love a snow globe!

Everyone likes to get dolled up when the holidays roll around, and little girls are no different.  Check out these “special” hairdos that are fun for little girls and add a little glam to your Christmas dress or holiday look.

If you’re expecting a baby soon, and you’re looking for some festive names, you might want to check this out: 30 baby names perfect for December babies from Babble.  Sure, some of them are a little silly – Griswold anyone? – but they’re fun to read, and who knows, you might just find one you like.

If you’re looking for something fun for your kids to do for Christmas and you don’t want to spend a lot of money, check out these free Christmas printables from Disney.  You’ll find decorations, homemade gifts, coloring sheets, paper crafts and much more.