A Can Do Mom

Any parent knows that most holidays are completely transformed when you have children. Road trips have to be planned carefully, traditions may need to be adjusted, and new activities are often created just to make things work. New Year’s Eve with kids can be particularly tricky because so much of the celebration tends to revolve around staying up until midnight. And for young children, that’s not exactly easy. So that raises the big question: Should kids even stay up until midnight? Sure, it’s a special occasion, but some parents wonder if it’s really worth the next day’s crankiness. Plus, it can be tough to keep kids happy and entertained that late into the night. If you're on the fence about how to handle New Year's Eve with kids, you're not alone. Here's a helpful guide full of ideas and tips to make the evening fun and manageable, no matter what bedtime looks like in your house. Should You Let Your Kids Stay Up Until Midnight? Let’s start with the big one: Is i...