Monthly Promotional Rates

December 2026 Issue

December brings holiday outings, experience gifts, winter adventures and practical guidance for families preparing for preschool. Explore this month’s editorial lineup and advertising opportunities below.

Space Reservation
Nov. 11
Ad Due
Nov. 12
Street Date
Nov. 27
The issue hits stands.

Inside the December Issue

What families will be reading this month.

  1. Holiday Events for the Whole Family

    Tree lightings, visits with Santa, holiday parades, ice skating and winter festivals around town.

  2. Making the Big Transition: Helping Your Child Feel Ready for Preschool

    Tips for easing first-day jitters, building routines and helping children and parents feel prepared.

  3. Travel: Winter Staycations

    Nearby outings and adventures that make the most of winter close to home.

Print Ad Rates

All sizes are width × height in inches.

Display Ads

Full Page

$1,925

  • Safe area7.875" × 10.25"
  • Trim8.375" × 10.75"
  • Bleed8.625" × 11.25"

Half Page

$1,145

  • Horizontal7.875" × 4.75"
  • Vertical3.75" × 9.875"

Fourth Page

$625

  • Size3.75" × 4.75"

Eighth Page

$395

  • Vertical1.75" × 4.75"
  • Horizontal3.75" × 2.25"

Full page

  • Bleed8.625" × 11.25"
  • Trim8.375" × 10.75"
  • Safe area7.875" × 10.25"

Partial-page ads

Print ad sizes. Ads are drawn to scale; placement in the magazine varies.

Sponsored Content

Full Page Sponsored Content

$1,595

  • Words500–600
  • Images2–4
  • SizeFull page

Half Page Sponsored Content

$995

  • Words200–300
  • Images1–2
  • Usually vertical3.75" × 9.875"

Calendar Banner

Monthly Calendar Banner

$545

  • Size7.875" × 2.25"

Artwork Requirements

  • File format: A high-resolution, press-ready PDF. Ads are accepted electronically only.
  • Color and resolution: CMYK, 300 dpi at 100%, built in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop.
  • Safe area: Keep all text, images and logos inside the safe area so nothing is cut off when the magazine is trimmed.
  • Trim and bleed: Please don’t add a border around the outside of your ad. Full page bleeds are optional.

Need help with design? If we design your ad, you’ll receive two complimentary proofs: one to request changes and one to verify the final ad. Changes after the second proof are $25. We don’t provide proofs for ads submitted by advertisers.

More Opportunities

Pair your print ad with website, email and Facebook advertising, or explore our school and camp options.