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The Best Christmas Gift for Your Kids

Dec 03, 2020
What if we told about the ultimate gift for your child this Christmas and it won't cost you a thing to get your hands on it? No, this one didn't quite make the list of Top Gifts for 2020 and I'm sure your child has never asked Santa for it. 

Regardless, your child will love this gift and you will reap the benefits as well. It's the gift of your time.

Instinctively, as parents we know that spending quality time with our children is critical. Then your phone rings, beeps or buzzes and you react by taking your attention away from your child to deal with these urgent yet unimportant interruptions. Just add up the amount of time you spend on your phone while your kids are around, and you'll quickly realize that you are literally wasting time to the tune of hours each day.

So today, start working on spending some quality time with the kids. Put your phone in a drawer or another room and hang out with your kids.

Here are a few ideas to get you going:
  • Schedule some time and take the commitment seriously. Just like a work appointment or a good TV show, you've got to refuse to cancel on your kids. Things that are important end up on the calendar in most cases so schedule time to play outside in the yard, cook a family meal, work on a honey-do list, or just  hang out and talk - with your children.
  • Get 'em outside and out from in front of the screens. Screen time can physically deplete our senses, where time spent outdoors can increase our health and overall quality of life. It's the purest form of Happiness + Vitamin D on the planet!
  • All change requires that you maintain a balance. Technology has always been fascinating, but these days it can completely take over the holidays. To make sure the family gets some quality time together you may want to implement a tech-exchange type of program. Start with the low hanging fruit like an hour of video games for an hour of family time or a half-day of tech use for a half-day hike or bike ride. Remember that your goal is quality time with your children.
  • Don't let them (or yourself) isolate themselves with new tech gifts. Sometimes kids (dad included) can get obsessed with the new gadget or gaming system they get from Santa. Obviously, it's not healthy for anyone to isolate themselves from others, especially during the holiday season. We even recommend grabbing a controller and play a few video games with your kids. You might feel silly if you're not a the gaming type, but just think about the laughs you can have with them.
  • It's okay to neglect some chores around the house. Let's just image that it's Saturday and there is plenty to do around the house. Instead of spending all that time washing clothes or doing lawn work, drop it all and spend that time having fun with your kids.
Wishing you and your family a blessed holiday season where quality time and laughter help create memories that your entire family can cherish forever.
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