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Dr. Dave's Holiday Tips

Dr. Dave’s

Holiday Tips
 
Dr. Dave's Holiday Tips

  1. Family gifts. Give gifts that everyone in the family can enjoy like board games, family-friendly video games, or special outings.

  2. Maintain holiday bed times or curfews. While holiday break is a great time for kids to hang out with their friends and enjoy vacation, set limits ahead of time to avoid power struggles.

  3. Maintain traditions. While it’s okay to modify plans or negotiate with your kids, don’t let them convince you that family time isn’t important.

  4. It’s okay to say no. There is a lot of pressure on parents to buy everything on kids’ wish lists. This can be a huge emotional and financial burden. It’s okay to pick a few gifts that your child will enjoy and draw the line there.

  5. Spend twice as much time and half as much money as you can afford on your children this holiday season.

 
 
 
 
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