Listen, I don’t want to freak you out. But I also know the Christmas Eve panic spiral and the frantic buying decisions that can happen, and I don’t want you to spend Christmas Day at the ER. (Or any day, ever, for that matter.) And so definitely check out this advice from Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine doctor, before you finish all your wrapping and stocking stuffing. Let’s all have a safe and happy holiday, folks!

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

“For teachers, those blissful few weeks off in December can mean time to fully wind down, relax, and restore,” writes Emily Weaver. “After putting up with our sticky little monsters day after day, teachers deserve some uninterrupted peace and quiet. They’re definitely also on Santa’s Nice List, which is why I’ve curated this handy guide of teacher gift ideas to help you pick out the perfect present for the educators in your children’s lives.” Knock that off your to-do list today, with Emily’s help!