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A "G-Rated" Holiday
10 Tips to De-stress the Season and Focus on What Matters Most
8. Give it away.
Make it a practice to instill compassion and encourage generosity by involving your children in giving to others. Find a local charity where you can donate gift items or, even better, where you could go to help out or give service to someone who may be alone or particularly needy during the holidays. 9. Make it a family affair.
Talk with your children and let them help you plan – and budget – your gift-giving. You can even turn it into a game by setting up a "store" in your home and letting younger children practice "buying" gifts while staying within a budget. The Hatches set a limit of $100 each for the gifts they buy their children and it is up to the children to plan their wish lists accordingly. "It is fun to see them try to budget," Brent Hatch says. "They really prioritize what they want and they have learned what $100 buys. They see something they want and immediately want to know how much it is. It's surprising to hear them say, 'Oh, that's so expensive; I don't really want that!'" 10. Fill your home with holiday fun.
Help your children experience the fun that comes from things that don't involve money and don't require a lot of hustle and bustle. Tell or read holiday stories together, listen to holiday music or sing songs togetherWant to see more?
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