Christmas time is just around the corner. This is the time that the family gathers around the table to enjoy each other’s company. Dad sets up the Christmas tree, and mom prepares her dinner specialty. Now, what are kids supposed to do while mom and dad is busy? Tips on what children can do while their Christmas treat is being prepared:

• Let them help. -  There are simple things that you can ask your children to do. For example, they can sort out the decorations while dad is setting up the Christmas tree. They can also help mom by preparing the table and making sure that everything is neat and tidy. The key here is to keep them involve.
• Let them have their own movie time – There are a lot Christmas movies for your kids to watch. This will help them capture the Christmas spirit.
• Let them create their own decorations – After watching, you can ask your children to draw their favorite scene from the movie and then use it for added decoration. You can also ask them to make their own Christmas cards that they can give to their relatives or friends. Prepare all the useful stuff that they will use for their own Christmas decorations like colorful markers, art papers, scissors etc.  This will keep them busy and at the same time develop creativity.

These are just few of many things that your children can do during the Christmas season. The challenge is to be resourceful and allow them to develop their creativity.

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