Teaching kids generosity doesn’t have to require grand gestures. In fact, with just 10 minutes, you and the kids can complete one of these six simple acts of kindness. It’s all about small actions that can add up, and help instill the spirit of giving in our kids.

For many families, this season ramps up a different kind of stress: juggling gaps in child care while trying to work. This week, writer Meghan Kaul is back with a sharply honest look at how the workplace treats parenting — and why employers need to stop viewing the child care burden as someone else’s problem.

And with Black Friday upon us, we’ve got a fresh batch of the very best gift ideas for kids that spark play, curiosity and delight.

May your Thanksgiving be cozy, delicious and just the right amount of chaotic!

— Kristen Russell, head of content