As the holiday season gets underway, many parties and gatherings might include a gift exchange. Along with Secret Santas and cookie swaps, guests might be invited to participate in a White Elephant ...

One day, during a game of hide-and-seek, my 5-year-old called out with concern from the master bedroom: “Mom! There is a skeleton in your closet!” “Those are Ziggy’s tusks, sweetheart!” I called back, ...