To our U.S. readers, I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving tomorrow. In the spirit of it, I want to express my gratitude to you for being part of this TIME Parents community. I appreciate that you take the time to share your stories with me, to read mine, and, collectively, to carve out a safe and supportive space in a world that can be challenging to navigate.
The cost of your Thanksgiving meal has gone down for the second year in a row, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving dinner survey.
Therapist Merle Bombardieri, in her book The Baby Decision: How to Make the Most Important Choice of Your Life, helps people decide whether having children is the right decision.
Angela Haupt shares helpful responses for unwanted questions about your relationship status.
Check out these 30 fun, unique, and practical small gift ideas for your next white elephant party.
