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NOVEMBER 2025 • ISSUE 424
DEPARTMENTS
IN EVERY ISSUE 4 @BRPARENTS.COM 8 A NOTE FROM MOM 66 THINGS TO DO 74 THINGS WE LOVE 76 THE LAST WORD 78 SNAPSHOTS CONNECT 14 BOOK CORNER 16 CRAFT CORNER LIVE 20 MOM NEXT DOOR 22 THRIVE 24 FAITH 10 COMMUNITY 12 EDUCATION
Photos by Kleinpeter Photography
ON THE COVER 2025–26 Cover Kid Kashton L. is very funny and observant, and he can name more than 20 dinosaurs! He also enjoys playing football and baseball, and he loves being a big brother. 2025–26 Cover Kid Madison T. loves giving hugs, creating crafts, and enjoying her favorite meals of taquitos or buttery noodles. 2025–26 Cover Kid Charles L. enjoys playing with cars and monster trucks, following his sister’s lead, and eating rice and gravy or ramen.
34 SLEIGH THE SEASON Check out this year’s best gifts for everyone on your list this holiday season. 32 MORE GRATITUDE, LESS ATTITUDE Teach children to turn Thanksgiving gratitude into an everyday habit with these simple tips.
FEATURES
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30 CREATING A SENSE OF HOME FOR FOS- TER AND ADOPTED CHILDREN Find out how foster and adoptive families can create true emotional safety. 28 PUMPKIN OR APPLE? THE ULTIMATE FALL FLAVOR FACE-OFF Discover the history, flavor, and fun behind fall’s favorite debate.
44 2025 FAMILY
Photo by Cherilyn Haines Photography
FAVORITES WINNERS See who was named this year’s Family Favorites.
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