I’m a parenting coach and expert in childhood development. I also have a 28 year old son and 25 year old daughter. If your budget allows for several hundred in gifts, that’s wonderful.
There are 365 days in a year to raise your child, only one of them is Christmas. I suggest considering how you’re doing as a parent all year around before you begin to shop. Here are a few questions to consider:
- Is it good for YOUR child to get lots of gifts?
- Is your child already good at sharing? Have you spent a little time with your child considering toys that are ‘outgrown’ and should be put/given away?
- Does your child demand every toy advertised?
- Do you feel like you owe your child everything you can afford?
- If you have more than one child, does one feel s/he is entitled to everything the other is getting?
Getting at the roots of the reasons for giving make a lot of sense; taking time daily to raise a disciplined, responsible child means you’ll be happy on Christmas… and all the other days of the year.
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