Remember, to young child, large television box made into boat can be just as much fun as an expensive remotecontrolled boat. Refocus on the important parts of your own holiday traditions the true meaning of the holiday, the celebration, the symbols and rituals, the fantasy and surprise, or the gathering of family and friends. One fiveyearold who asked Santa for real bricks and trowel was thrilled to receive them and spent many contented hours stacking and restacking his treasure.

Although lavish displays can please kids and be rewarding for some parents, families can only benefit from fostering an appreciation of all gifts, all givers, and the time and thought someone takes to prepare something special.

So consider creating simple giftgiving traditions in your childs early years that set the tone for holidays present and future. Simple gifts embedded in these warm traditions are sure to become the fondest memories. This article was based on the authors Parents Choice Awardwinning book, THE FIELD GUIDE TO PARENTING, which is featured on FamilyFun. coms Raising Kids page. Although lavish displays can please kids and be rewarding for some parents, families can only benefit from fostering an appreciation of all gifts, all givers, and the time and thought someone takes to prepare something special.

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Although lavish displays can please kids and be rewarding for some parents, families can only benefit from fostering an appreciation of all gifts, all givers, and the time and thought someone takes to prepare something special. Remember, to young child, large television box made into boat can be just as much fun as an expensive remotecontrolled boat. Deb Kratz and Shelley Butler of The best, memorable gifts are often the humble. Simple gifts embedded in these warm traditions are sure to become the fondest memories.

So consider creating simple giftgiving traditions in your childs early years that set the tone for holidays present and future. Refocus on the important parts of your own holiday traditions the true meaning of the holiday, the celebration, the symbols and rituals, the fantasy and surprise, or the gathering of family and friends. Simple Holiday Gifts by Deb Kratz and Shelley Butler of The best, memorable gifts are often the humble.