Creative Child December 2020 | Page 34

editor ’ s choice

Presence

Over Presents

BY : Sarah Lyons
The holiday season is here again and many parents find themselves scrambling to shop for all of the important people in their lives . Shopping for the perfect gift for your kids can be stressful . Gift giving can be full of joy but oftentimes what kids want and need is their parents time over a pile of gifts . This year try prioritizing presence over presents . This slight change in perspective can relieve this stress and give your kids the gift of memorable experiences that last longer than the thrill of a new toy .
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