The Advice You Didn't Ask For - Enjoying Christmas as a Parent
Here are some tips for reducing stress and enjoying Christmas as a parent:
🎄Keep gift giving simple! Decide on a budget and stick to it. A "something they want, need, wear, and read" approach can help streamline choices
🎄 Don't be afraid to ask for what your kids need or want. Family and friends don't want to buy gifts that won't get used and will more than likely appreciate the steer!
🎄 Focus on experiences - plan outings or special moments rather than material gifts, the memories and feelings are what will stay with them for longer.
🎄 Let go of perfection! It's about memories not a flawless tree or table setting.
🎄 Only do traditions you enjoy and skip the ones that feel like a chore and decline obligations that don't add joy to your family.
🎄 Keep your schedule manageable so there's time to relax and be present.
🎄 Try to focus on being together rather than everything that has to be done.
🎄 Promote kindness and make sure you are kind to yourself!
Remember, all they really want for Christmas is you...