Kids count the days down until Christmas. It's cute that kids get so excited about Christmas. But in some families, Christmas can cause a lot of frustration. When kids are constantly asking for toys - even if they've already requested a large number of toys - what is a parent to do? You need to tame the "Gimmie" monster.
Every kid's personality is different. Some kids may simply be more materialistic than others. They may enjoy toys and objects more than other kids. Other kids may want to have the toys they see other kids have - as the result of peer pressure. So it is less that they actually want these toys and more their desire to fit in. Understanding your kid's desire for the toys is important.
Teaching kids that Christmas is not simply about toys and getting more toys is important. It may take extra effort and work on the part of parents and families but it is worth it. Consider adding some wintertime activities such as Christmas crafts like making handmade ornaments or Christmas cards to your kid's schedule. Once your kid starts to see that Christmas is not all about toys, this begins to change their perspective.
Kids can also learn that Christmas is about society. Teach kids that Christmas is about helping others in your community. Choose a charity in your community and help them in some way as a family. Serve a meal at a soup kitchen, bring pet food to the animal shelter, donate coats to the homeless or sing Christmas carols at the nursing home. There are many charities you can help.
Another suggestion to tame the "Gimmie" monster is to set some boundaries on what kids can ask for. They can ask for toys on a certain date and after that day the asking must stop. Kids can ask again for toys on their birthday.
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