Whether we like it or not, the holidays usually brings excess. Gifts from grandparents, aunts & uncles, parents, Santa, the neighbor, the little sister who can't shop but the parents still sign the present like it's from her anyway... It's a lot. Our kids shouldn't leave the holiday season feeling over stimulated and expecting gifts every time they go somewhere. Instead, their cups should be overflowing with love, family traditions, and memories to cherish into adulthood. When our kids become adults, they won't be talking about the new Frozen II dollhouse they got. They'll be talking about the special moments they shared: the time the ham tasted weird or when they spent the day sledding with their parents. That leads me to stocking stuffers...Stocking stuffers define excess. We pump kids up with gifts then we top it off with an overflowing sock of candy (wrapped in plastic) and some plastic gadgets (more plastic). The landfill can't handle all that. That doesn't mean the stocking can't be a part of the holidays! Just be intentional about it. Intentional parenting means you're putting thought and consideration into your choices. Theme your SockEverything is closed on Christmas Day. Maybe you're just hanging as a family at home. Create a plan for your stocking that means all the pieces will get used that day, and you will use it as a family. Maybe be inspired to attempt a minimal waste stocking this year! Use this bath theme as inspiration:
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Emily BarstadMaster's in Family Education Archives
March 2020
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