Quality time is simply about creating that space for family to be next to each other and focus on the same things your kids are focused on . Simply being together can be enough . Here are some ways to spend quality time with your family this holiday season .
Play board games . Board games are a great interactive way to spend some time together . Not only does the hint of friendly competition keep everyone on their toes , but there ’ s something about the cold weather that enhances the appeal of board games during the holidays . Competition and warmth aside though , what really lights up kids is seeing mom and dad engaged in the same thing they are .
Cook together . Part of the appeal with cooking is that it ’ s a grownup activity kids get to partake in . Plus , kids are more prone to eat what they make . Susan Roberts , a pediatric occupational therapist and author of My Kids Eat Everything says kids eat horrible today because they are just being “ fed .” She claims that kids ate better in the past when they helped prep the food , set the table , wash dishes , and in some cases even helped catch the food the family served . Not only is cooking together a way to spend quality time together , but it can make your kids less picky eaters .
Make a holiday greeting video . A video is a much more personal way to send holiday greetings to family members and friends , especially those you may not have seen in a while . And with the popularity of YouTube , creating a family holiday video can be equal parts meaningful and fun .
Wrap presents together . Collaboration can turn gift-wrapping from a holiday nuisance to a holiday craft . The important precursor here is to do most of your shopping ahead of time . My kids have used pipe cleaners and googly eyes to create faces on some of the presents . Your guests will surely appreciate the added touch as well .
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