‘Tis the season for indulging in sweets. Just for fun, we asked a few of our favorite famous mamas what confections they like to make this time of year. Here’s what they’ll be whipping up in the next few weeks.

With holiday meals and grandparent encounters on the horizon, we asked two behavior pros for tips on how to make our kids nice.

It’s pretty great when a sweet little voice asks, Will you tell me a story, please? Until you draw a total blank and choke. (Been there.) We asked some folks who make up stories for a living to give us a few pointers.

Yes, it’s already time to order holiday cards. Heed these fresh trendspotting tips from our favorite stationery know-it-alls, and we bet your card gets displayed on more than a few mantles.