If you're worried about your child becoming a holiday gift monster, read this piece from The New York Times

We loved this essay from Mother Mag on what can be gained by letting your child break the rules every once in a while.

Joe Pinsker writes for The Atlantic about the tendency of American parents to look to other countries for guidance—and why things may not be that simple.

We also loved this primer on Julie Morgenstern's new parenting book and the benefits of spending short bursts of quality time with your children in People.

Finally, Vogue talks motherhood with Greta Gerwig and Ashley Graham and, spoiler alert, the photos are beautiful.