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Ali and John are on vacation so there's a new Daily Shot host in town! Babble blogger Allana Harkin hosts today's show, where she gets the scoop on Santa from little kids at The Art Farm in New York City.

 

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Deck the halls -- and not your spouse! Ali talks a Redbook article that lists tips for avoiding fights with your significant other during the holidays. Some of their pointers? Don't plan on spending ALL of the holidays with your family and have a secret signal for when it's time to leave the in-laws. And what's Ali's tip? Take a break from the holiday commotion to remind your spouse that you're in it together.

What's your tip for avoiding holiday fights? Tell us in the comments!

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Ali and John discuss what it takes for celeb kids to grow up well-adjusted. There have been many famous stars like Chelsea Clinton and Dakota Fanning who had no problem growing up in the spotlight - while others, like Lindsay Lohan, have had some serious struggles. Ali thinks it all comes down to the parents; moms and dads who love their kids, spend time with their kids, and teach them good values will have an easier time raising well-adjusted children.

What do you think celeb parents should do to raise well-adjusted kids? Tell us in the comments!

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Ali and John dissect holiday cards from celebrities like Howard Stern and the Romneys, naming a few of the best, worst, and weirdest. They wonder whether the tradition is dying out; Ali says the goal should be to strike a balance between the Kardashian's overly stylized family photo and a plain old red card with a gold bell (yawn).

How much effort goes into your family Christmas card? Let us know in the comments!

To continue the holiday festivities, Ali and John share a fun, kid-friendly recipe for super-cute teddy bear sleighs made out of mini candy bars, mini candy canes, and teddy grahams and give the details of their Daily Shot giveaway, which gives viewers the chance win a $25 gift card to Baskin Robbins and Dunkin Donuts and a signed holiday card from Ali and John. Just visit the Daily Shot Facebook page or Tweet the show at @DailyShotNews for your chance to win!

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Today Ali and John continue their discussion of the Sandy Hook tragedy, addressing the controversial, "I am Adam Lanza's mother" blog post, which calls for America to seriously address the issue of mental illness after Friday's events.

What do you think of the "I Am Adam Lanza's Mother" blog post? Tell us in the comments!

The now-infamous post was written by Liza Long, the mother of a mentally ill, potentially violent child. Long's post emphasizes the issue of mental illness and calls on Americans to take action. The question is, after a tragedy like this, do we deal with mental illness or do we deal with the guns? Ali staunchly believes that you focus on removing the access to guns first because it can be done quickly, while mental illness is a significantly more complicated issue, but it is clear that this debate will continue in the weeks to come.

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In this special edition of Daily Shot, Ali and John address the Sandy Hook tragedy, discuss the book How to Say it to Your Kids When Bad Things Happen, and offer advice on how parents can discuss these events with their children.

Have you talked to your kids about the Sandy Hook tragedy? Let us know in the comments!

Three things to know: Start by asking your kids, "What do you know?" so you can avoid giving them too much information, maintain a calm demeanor and soothing tone, and know when to turn off the television or hide the newspaper. Ali also says it's important to connect with your community, find out how other parents are handling the situation, and be prepared for even more questions after school today and in the coming weeks as your kids inevitably are exposed to more information.

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Ali and John discuss the Men's Health list of the 11 things that make up the perfect woman - according to men:

1. You laugh at their jokes
2. You're 2-4 years younger than they are
3. You have a nice smile
4. You have big breasts
5. You have long legs
6. You have your own career and money
7. You have little feet
8. You're educated
9. You wear red
10. You have narrow hips
11. You have brown hair

Ali thinks this is a load of malarky. After all, beauty's in the eye of the beholder. The qualities that she thinks make up the perfect woman? Somebody who has a sense of humor, cares about the world, and is a girls' girl.

What qualities do you think make up the perfect woman? Tell us in the comments!

More can't-miss moments: Ali talks Justin Bieber's foiled murder plot, cannons of marijuana that were shot over the Mexican border, and eBay's holiday gift guide that has some killer deals.

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Ali and John discuss Judith Shulevitz's article where she claims it's wrong for women to have kids later in life because they often end up using "reproductive assistance" that can put their children at risk of developing birth defects. Research shows that women today are waiting longer to have kids because they want to establish their careers first.

Do you think first-time parents are getting too old? Tell us in the comments!

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