On these dates, people tend to run like crazy buying gifts frantically and organizing Christmas dinners. Our children ask in their letters to Santa Claus and the Magi for the toys they want and we, as far as possible, try to please them, often losing sight of the most important thing: that the best Christmas gift for our children is us. .
If our children could choose between the most desired toys and spend more time with their parents, what do you think they would ask for? Without a doubt, play more with them, that they pay more attention to them, do experiments together …
Ultimately, all children want to spend more time with their parents. And giving it to them is simpler, cheaper and more positive than buying them material things.
A gift that is not worth money
In the whirlwind of everyday life, we hardly have time to spend with the family. Sometimes it is our own fault, for overloading ourselves (and overloading the children) with activities that take up family time.
Therefore, since at Christmas we have a few days of rest as a family, take the opportunity to disconnect from your mobile phone and daily responsibilities, and really connect with your children . No distractions.
There is no need to always have an activity scheduled, just spending time together is the best plan . Play with them, talk, go for a walk, watch a movie, or whatever comes up … Our children have to feel that we pay attention to them and that we enjoy being with them.
Nor is it true that it is preferable to spend quality time over quantity of time. All the time we can spend with them is important , even if we don’t do anything special.
Spending time with them strengthens the bond with our children, allows us to get to know them much better and share with them experiences that sometimes routine does not allow us. And after the holidays, you can make it your purpose to dedicate special moments every day to stop the rhythm and connect with your own.
You may be able to buy them all the toys they want, but time together is something that cannot be bought with money. So remember: the best Christmas gift for your children is you .
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