Young children are amazing reminders of how beautiful and joyful Christmas can be. But it’s no surprise that having little kids around can make holidays a little more complicated and sometimes stressful too. So here are some sanity-saving tips that might just make your holidays a little bit less stressful and more joyful for everyone.
The festive season makes it very tempting to go overboard in the gifting department. But,do they really need all those toys? They probably don’t, and the same goes to our wallets! Think carefully and maybe limit to one gift they want and another gift they need.
Remember all those gift wrappers and packaging the moment your child opens up their toy and want to play with it that very moment? Save yourself a little mess by wrapping up their gifts without all that bulky packaging.
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Sometimes it’s easier when you’re able to bake or cook or prep for Christmas without a mini you hanging on to you and calling out ‘mummy’ every few seconds.
Now that it’s easier than ever to take photographs and document the moments, we tend to forget about experiencing it. Sure, you want to capture and keep those photos and videos for memories or to post them up on social media for your family and friends to see, but it can get a little tiring for little ones. So make a commitment to really experience the joy in Christmas and only focus on a few special moments.
Although it’s normal to let the kids sleep a little later or skip a short nap during the holidays, remember that kids thrive on structure and routine. Whenever possible, keep bedtimes, nap times, meal times, and snack times predictable. This will also help keep you less stressed throughout the holidays.
