How do I stop the tidal wave of pressure to get my kids a ton of gifts at Christmas? I want them to be more grateful, but they are so happy to get all these gifts at Christmas. Is there a way to slow down the number of gifts or will it hurt my relationship with my children?
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The key here is to help your family gain an attidude of gratitude.
Give them experiences with those who don’t have. Model giving to your kids.
There are many ways your family can do this:
1. Serve at a soup kitchen
2. Help an elderly neighbor
3. Wrap a candy bar in a $10 bill, let the kid eat the candy, but go out looking for someone who needs the $10.
Turning around the gift expectation is the other side of this coin:
1. Don’t give things to kids (plastic toys that they don’t need)
2. Have them make a short list for Christmas
3. Take some of the gifts back now, before Christmas
As you handle this situation with ease, your kids will pick up your cues.
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