The holidays can create stress in families, particularly around gift-giving. How can parents balance presents with presence? How do we help our kids navigate the mixed messages of the holidays?
If you are a parent who struggles with the materialism of the holidays, check out these great suggestions from AhaParenting.com! One example from the article: Manage Expectations. Ask your child to carefully consider his desires and tell you four gift ideas: - A store-bought gift that is within your means (this may take some back and forth discussion). - A book he wants to read. - A "together" present that you will do with him, like going to the zoo. - A "giving" present that he can gift to someone else, like making cookies for the senior citizen home or stuffing stockings for kids in a shelter. http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/What_Every_Child_Wants_for_the_Holidays
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AuthorSarah Bourdon is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a BC Certified Teacher. Archives
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