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olidays are a time where families get together to relax and enjoy the coming new year, but it’s also an extremely busy season. As a parent, you are trying your best to stay sane, all while keeping the children occupied. It might seem tough at first, but there are plenty of ways to include children in the holiday prepping activities—no matter what the age.
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Set the Dinner Table
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Teach them basic table-setting rules, and then assign specific tasks, such as: silverware, napkins, putting on the tablecloth, placemats or name cards. Let them choose where the guests will be sitting.
Bake Cookies
Bake cookies for Santa as a family. On Christmas Eve, place them in a spot near the tree with a tall glass of milk. If your children are too old for Santa, bake cookies for neighbors and wrap them in paper lunch bags that they can decorate.
Hang Mistletoe In Your Home
Have the children pick visible spots to hang mistletoe. Whenever one of them walks under it, run over to hug and kiss them! Don’t forget your teenagers—they may act like they don’t like the attention, but a big hug is certain to make them feel loved and appreciated.
Teach Your Kids the Spirit of Giving
It’s easy to literally get wrapped up in excessive gift giving and forgetting to remember the reason for the season. Spread holiday cheer by having your children pick out gifts for families in need and then delivering it to them. It will show them that helping others and giving back is the true holiday spirit. —Katie McCarty
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