While “The Elf on the Shelf” is an exciting activity for kids, it can get a little tiresome for the parents, moving the elf each night. Bell said that she understands that the holidays come with a lot ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Any parent who’s gotten in on the Elf on the Shelf craze has been there: What started out as a fun tradition—starting out in late ...

Warning: This article may contain spoilers for young eyes. Even Jolly Ol' St. Nick needs a helping hand now and again. While he sees you when you're sleeping and knows when you're awake, Santa Claus ...

It’s that time of the year when Santa Claus’ helper, the Elf on the Shelf, is sent to ensure that kids are on their best behavior before Christmas. While staying at your house, an elf will ...

Parents everywhere know that once the Elf on the Shelf arrives, the house becomes a tiny stage for winter mischief and wide-eyed wonder. If you’re dipping your toes into this tradition for the first ...

For Chanda A. Bell, co-author of The Elf on the Shelf, Christmastime is all the time. When Bell was younger, as the holidays approached, her parents would set out a toy Elf, who watched, listened and ...

While he sees you when you're sleeping and knows when you're awake, Santa Claus can't be everywhere, all the time. That's why he has an army of trusty elves to help determine who's been naughty or ...