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Make Holidays Better for Kids

December 22, 2016/in Tips /by Melodie Griffin

The Child Mind Institute provides these tips to keep kids happy and ready to enjoy the winter holidays.

1. Focus on giving, not getting: Getting presents is a high point of the holidays for any kid, but they shouldn’t be the only focus. Even when kids are too young to buy a present, they can still make one, or help you pick out something. Volunteering, participating in a local toy drive, or giving each of your kids a little money to give to a charity of their choice are all great ideas for getting children in a more generous mood.

Also, remember that the best gifts that you give your children probably won’t be the material ones. Taking time for the whole family to get together to play a game, watch a movie, or decorate sugar cookies—these are the things that kids remember as they get older.

2. Let kids help you: Children can help set the table, decorate the house, and wrap presents. If they’re too young to wrap, they can help by holding down the paper or getting the tape ready — there’s always something kids can do. And at holiday time, the preparations are often as fun and as meaningful as the end product. Plus, this way kids won’t feel left out — or be glued to the iPad for hours.

3. Try to keep routines:  Try to keep some things constant. Kids still need snack time, they still need special attention from you, and they still need a chance to unwind before bedtime.

4. Remember they’re kids:  Don’t schedule more than one demanding event in a day, and make sure to include physical activity and plenty of downtime. Your kids will be grateful — and so will you.

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