Parenting Pointers: Getting Your Family More Involved During Holidays

'Tis the season! Well it’s almost that time of year where shopping malls are overcrowded; families get together and large masses of food are consumed. But sometimes there are a few more scrooges in your family than you want, so here are 5 ways to get your family more excited:

Less stress: The more you stress, the more the family stresses and the less fun it is for everyone else. Try your best to keep the mood light, positive and exciting. Little things like traffic jams, tangled Christmas lights and burnt cookies aren’t anything to get upset over. Your family will play off your emotions, especially if they are good ones.

Make it fun: Make your holiday celebrations more enjoyable for your scrooges by making it fun. Get active and head to your local festivals and play programs. During the holidays cities all over the country prepare by hosting parties and events for the whole family.

Cooking: There is something about the food during the holidays that can make anyone smile. Most likely each family member has that one dish that they crave on the table, so make it and have them help. Get the whole family into the kitchen and make a mess! Put on some holiday tunes and don’t be afraid to add extra sugar.

History: Every holiday has a history and a story to tell. Sharing that information with your family will help them understand the real reasons around that holiday and why it might be more important to them. There are plenty of movies, books and stories you can pass on to your family.

Traditions: Create traditions in your family that will last a lifetime. Making memories with your family will outlast any gift you can give. Traditions like making decorating cookies, hanging lights or even wrapping gifts together can put any scrooge in the mood!

 

All it takes is some big smiles, fun activities, yummy food and family bonding to get any Debbie Downer in the mood for the holidays!

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