​Celebrating the Joy of Giving

Ahhh……Holiday season is almost upon us….. and with it comes the bombardment of marketing media touting this year’s hottest gifts.  So easy to get caught up in it all! Young children are especially vulnerable to all the advertising and as parents, we don’t want to disappoint. We adults understand that “Tis better to give than to receive”, but how do we teach this to our children?  Here are some tips to keep the spirit of giving alive and to keep the holidays in perspective:

1. Keep the gift giving low key. It is an exciting enough time without going crazy!
2. Focus on the giving part. Involve your child in the selection and wrapping of the PJ/Book gifts for our school drive for New Circles.
3. Try and keep your children rested so that everyone can enjoy the holidays! Racing around is hard on little bodies!
4. Take the time to enjoy the holiday season with friends and family!

Finally, as the whirlwind of shopping and entertaining unfolds, be selective about what you take on, to minimize stress and maximize the joy. Easier said than done, but we can try!!

All the very best for the holiday season!
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Jennifer and Kirsten