Today we'll talk about the "giving" of presents. How do you involve your children in the giving spirit of the season?? Well, the operative word here is INVOLVE!
Decide with your children who they will give gifts to: Mom, Dad, brother, sister, grandparents, teacher, and anyone else you think appropriate. Remember that some of the most precious gifts family members can receive are those that have been made by the children in their lives.
Then decide, based on the child's age, who will pay and how much. When children are very young, obviously the parents will be in charge of buying gifts and helping with decision-making. As children get older they can begin contributing some of their own money as the decision of what to give becomes more their own. Many schools offer Santa Shops where kids can purchase inexpensive items for all of their special people, and in some cases, the Santa Shop elves even help them with wrapping presents before the kids take them home.
Do include your children in the wrapping of gifts to give to family members. Involving your kids in thinking about what to give, who to give to and why, and preparing the gift increases their ability to care about others and to think about someone besides themselves.
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| an obvious overabundance!! |
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| gifts of clothing can be fun:) |
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| Christmas photos when they're young... |
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| ...and when they're older - always important!! |
Happy Parenting!
D and C
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