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Ho Ho Holy Smokes! It's time for the holidays! Your little one has grown so much this year, and now that her favorite holiday is coming up, she can ask you for the things that mean the most to her. She wants you to read to her, and do crafts, and take photos, and put up decorations, and make fun snacks and tell her about her favorite winter miracle. Below find hints and ideas that will make your together time a wonderful time of the year.

There is a chill in the air this month. Unless you're in Antarctica, though, it's probably not too bad yet. Antarctica was formed as a scientific preserve in December of 1959. Winter Solstice, the official beginning of winter, starts on the 21st of this month. Besides the cold, December is also a time of magical holidays. Hanukkah begins on the 20th, and of course, Christmas is the 25th. Hibernate with your family for the holidays by choosing some great indoor activities that keep you warm in spite of the winter's chill.

Sit down; take a deep breath. You have four weeks until Thanksgiving! The traditions you start now with your preschooler will stay with her for the rest of her life. How about some great ideas to make Thanksgiving the family holiday you've always dreamed of? We've got crafts, party ideas, recipes, decorating and more.

November is a month that sparks the imagination. It all starts with November 1st, National Author's Day! November is a great time to curl up with a book, but especially November 9th, National Young Reader's Day. So many wonderful things happened in November throughout history: Marie Curie's birth, 8 million American women voted for the first time, King Tut's tomb was discovered, the Lewis & Clark expedition reached the Pacific, and a number of your favorite authors were born. But none of our luxuries could be enjoyed without the sacrifices of Veterans. Make it a special day for a Veteran in your life on 11/11/11!

It's true, October is practically sitting in your lap! Did you know that October is Dental Hygiene Month and Computer Learning Month? It's also International Dinosaur Month, among others. See for yourself here. Your preschooler is growing so big. He can hold his own toothbrush, but probably still needs help reaching those back teeth. With all that Halloween candy on the horizon, you're going to want to keep up with his dental health! Your preschooler also can play on the keyboard and probably already has some favorite sites to play on on the Internet. Let's give you some more ideas for keeping him entertained and learning and growing.

October? Yes, October! The turning leaves, the orange and black decor in all the stores, and have you seen the candy? If you're like me, you're simply not ready for it. Here are some ideas to get you going so that Autumn doesn't take you by surprise!

We can't believe it either. September is here, and maybe you have your little one in a preschool class! Does she pack her bag with excitement, or is she clinging to your leg as you try to leave? Either way, preschoolers love September. Take advantage of cheap crayons and cooler temps. Think Labor Day relaxation, National Play-Doh Day and garden harvests. You and your preschooler can have lots of fun welcoming this, the last quarter of the year. Here comes Autumn!

The store ads say it all: crayons for a quarter, folders for a penny, School is back in session! Grab your school supplies and get ready for some great September activities. Labor Day and the Jerry Lewis telethon kick it off to a good start. September is also National Library Card Sign-Up. If you don't already have a library card, go get one! Or maybe your kids are ready for the next level of responsibility. September is full of commemorative dates. Christa McAuliffe's birthday, the publishing of Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and of course, the ten year anniversary of September 11. The slow days of summer are over, and now it's time to get busy and get learning.

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Has your little one caught her first firefly yet? Is she asleep by the time it gets dark, or has she caught a glimpse of a falling star? Summer is all about playing outside and learning through her five senses. She plays in the sand, tastes the sweet popsicles, smells flowers and fresh-cut grass, sees the sun sparkling on the water and hears the bees buzzing in the clover. Here are some more fun things for your preschooler to learn and do while the weather allows. The summer isn't over yet!