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]]>Handmaking cards is a really lovely way to be creative. You can share this activity together and enjoy a peaceful experience. This is especially great in that post-Christmas period when energy levels may be low and you’re after an entertaining yet calm way to spend some time.
Christmas can often feel like a blur of presents, food, and festivities. It’s important for everyone to appreciate the generosity of others and to focus on the non-material side of the season by reaching out to loved ones. For kids, creating their own cards to say “thank you” will help remind them of this positive aspect of Christmas.
Handmade cards are lovely to look at and show the care and attention that have gone into the personal message of thanks.
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]]>The post 3 Activities You Can Enjoy as a Family Over the Christmas Break appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Watching films is a great way to spend time together over Christmas, and it’s even better if you temporarily transform your living room into a fortress of coziness! Putting as many blankets and pillows in your living room in front of the telly and watching some good films with some tea and snacks is the perfect way to spend a winter’s afternoon!
If you want to get some fresh air and exercise, going outside as a family and exploring a nearby woodland or walk is a great way to do it! You can burn off some of the energy you get from sitting indoors, and have a great time as a family. It will also make you appreciate the warmth and coziness of your house more!
If you want something a bit more involved, why not get the craft materials out and create something together? You could do some drawing, or a mosaic, or a paper mache model, but whatever it is you can have loads of fun by taking on different roles and putting on some festive tunes!
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]]>The post Tips to Prepare for a Big Family Christmas Day appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>It will help you so much to have some fun appetizers and snacks ready to go. For example, you could cut up some cheese and fruit to put on cocktail sticks and premake a variety of dips to go with vegetable sticks and crackers. This will allow you more time and space to cook and serve the dinner too.
This might sound like a small thing, but you’d be surprised how easily things can turn into chaos without proper organization. Turn a bedroom or office space into a cloakroom and try to have a system for keeping people’s items together.
These big family events can get quite overwhelming, and this is made worse by restless, overexcited kids. To avoid this, have a load of games and activities ready to go to ensure they stay occupied and entertained.
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]]>The post These 3 Gifts Will Make Great Stocking Fillers appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Opening a stocking and finding a challenging puzzle can be a very satisfying way to spend some of Christmas Day. If your children are very into their puzzles, you could get them something like a Rubik’s Cube, which is very hard to solve but makes for a good challenge. If they are less inclined to solve puzzles, you could get them a mini jigsaw or a similar puzzle.
Lego is one of the most beloved toys in the world, and you can get some great stocking-sized Lego sets that come with assembly instructions. This is a great stocking gift as your child will enjoy building their set, and then have a new toy that they have built as well. You can also get individual Lego pieces if your child would prefer to build something of their own.
A mini notebook is a great stocking filler as it can be used for making notes, keeping a journal, or doodling. Whatever your child is interested in, they will be able to make use of a notebook. This gift will also work if you are getting stocking gifts for an adult. Who doesn’t love having new notebooks to write in?
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]]>Jim Carrey stars as the eponymous villain with a soft center in ‘The Grinch’. One of the funniest Christmas films, The Grinch captures the brilliance of Dr Seuss, and Jim Carrey’s performance is legendary. It has plenty of jokes that children and adults will enjoy, and it also has a storyline that is heartwarming even for a Christmas film.
The Polar Express is a very unique Christmas film, as it takes viewers on a very immersively animated trip to the North Pole. Featuring a cast consisting entirely of children apart from Tom Hanks, it is definitely a film that kids can enjoy. However, it also has a mysteriousness and even darkness that makes it an enrapturing watch for the whole family.
Another Christmas classic, Home Alone stars Macauley Caulkin as a boy left behind from his family’s Christmas vacation. He then outwits two would-be burglars at every step, with hilarious consequences. This film has stood the test of time and with its slapstick comedy and witty scriptwriting, it is a film that appeals to all ages.
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]]>The post Best Games for All the Family to Enjoy This Christmas Season appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Snakes and Ladders is a classic board game that is perfect for younger children. The game is effective in its simplicity as each player tries to climb the ladders to win the game. But avoiding the snakes is harder than it sounds, and the game can be entertaining for adults and children alike.
Jenga is a game that tests your nerves as you try to remove a block from the tower and build it higher and higher. It requires patience and calmness as the tower becomes less stable with every move. This game is very fun for everyone in the family and offers a change of pace from other board games that are more about strategy.
Charades is a very fun game for big groups as players act out cultural phenomena and other players attempt to guess. This game brings a lot of energy to a Christmas get-together and can be played by all ages.
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]]>The post How to Manage Your Child’s Expectations This Christmas appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Presents are a massive part of Christmas, especially for young children. If you are on a budget, it can be important to let your child know ahead of Christmas Day that you are not able to grant them everything on their wishlist. More generally, it is also healthy to encourage your child to focus on other elements of Christmas other than presents. This way, you can be more sure of having a happy family Christmas if your child isn’t banking on receiving a particular gift.
One way of encouraging your children to appreciate the significance of Christmas beyond presents and gifts is to introduce traditions within your family. This might be a set day each year where you put up your decorations or a day dedicated to baking Christmas confectionary. These traditions will also help your children appreciate the joy of a Christmas that is unique to your family and hopefully discourage them from making comparisons with their peers at school.
Encouraging your family to get involved with your community this Christmas is a great way to instill a wider appreciation of the significance of Christmas. You could volunteer at a local charity, or help out with a school production of the Nativity. This might also help your children to feel appreciative of what they have and a wider understanding of how people do Christmas differently.
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]]>The post How to Avoid the Pressure This Festive Season appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>If you’re hosting and family and friends are coming to you, it’s completely acceptable to ask everyone to lend a hand. Whether this means everyone brings a bottle, some chocolates, or a cake, or it means you’ve assigned everyone a specific role such as prepping the vegetables or making the gravy, it will remove some of the pressure from you and help the meal to feel more communal.
It may seem Grinch-like, but it does pay to insist that your kids stick to a reasonable bedtime around Christmas. Letting it go completely will only set you up for battles come the new year, and tired and grouchy kids do not make for festive fun.
Whilst it can be lovely to see children excited at this time of year, it will help everyone if you manage expectations and resist the temptation to up the hype too much. You could even pre-announce a set number of presents for everyone, as sometimes young children expect the pile of gifts to keep coming, and get upset when they don’t. Opening presents earlier in the day can also take the pressure off of the gift expectations, and help everyone to focus on other elements including the fun family games and shared meal.
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]]>The post Why “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is the Best Family Christmas Movie appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The humor and jokes in this film are enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether it’s the slapstick-style practical comedy or the painfully entertaining self-aware comments from the Grinch, the film is full of non-stop funny moments to get the whole family in a good mood.
Who doesn’t love a redemption arc and a fuzzy happy ending? Especially at Christmas! Witnessing the journey of the Grinch starting as a mean troublemaker and becoming the hero of the story is enough to make anyone’s heart grow.
The overall message of the film is still as relevant as ever. Recognizing the true joy in spending time with loved ones and showing warmth and kindness to everyone is the perfect basis for a cozy Christmas story.
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]]>The post 3 Gifts for the Whole Family appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>What better activity for the Christmas period than a family board game? Whether it’s a well-loved classic or something new and exciting, this is the ideal communal gift. It’s fun for everyone and can be used again and again.
Not only will this activity keep the whole family entertained for hours, but there’s a delicious treat at the end of it too. This Christmas-themed gift will have the kids super excited, and the adults can share in their joy over the edible home.
Whether it’s to the theater or an amusement park, this is a lovely gift for the whole family. It’s exciting to look forward to and can be as personal as you like. You can also get creative with how this is presented, such as using a performance to deliver some theatre tickets.
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]]>The post Why You and Your Kids Should Do Handmade Thank You Cards appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Handmaking cards is a really lovely way to be creative. You can share this activity together and enjoy a peaceful experience. This is especially great in that post-Christmas period when energy levels may be low and you’re after an entertaining yet calm way to spend some time.
Christmas can often feel like a blur of presents, food, and festivities. It’s important for everyone to appreciate the generosity of others and to focus on the non-material side of the season by reaching out to loved ones. For kids, creating their own cards to say “thank you” will help remind them of this positive aspect of Christmas.
Handmade cards are lovely to look at and show the care and attention that have gone into the personal message of thanks.
The post Why You and Your Kids Should Do Handmade Thank You Cards appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The post 3 Activities You Can Enjoy as a Family Over the Christmas Break appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Watching films is a great way to spend time together over Christmas, and it’s even better if you temporarily transform your living room into a fortress of coziness! Putting as many blankets and pillows in your living room in front of the telly and watching some good films with some tea and snacks is the perfect way to spend a winter’s afternoon!
If you want to get some fresh air and exercise, going outside as a family and exploring a nearby woodland or walk is a great way to do it! You can burn off some of the energy you get from sitting indoors, and have a great time as a family. It will also make you appreciate the warmth and coziness of your house more!
If you want something a bit more involved, why not get the craft materials out and create something together? You could do some drawing, or a mosaic, or a paper mache model, but whatever it is you can have loads of fun by taking on different roles and putting on some festive tunes!
The post 3 Activities You Can Enjoy as a Family Over the Christmas Break appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The post Tips to Prepare for a Big Family Christmas Day appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>It will help you so much to have some fun appetizers and snacks ready to go. For example, you could cut up some cheese and fruit to put on cocktail sticks and premake a variety of dips to go with vegetable sticks and crackers. This will allow you more time and space to cook and serve the dinner too.
This might sound like a small thing, but you’d be surprised how easily things can turn into chaos without proper organization. Turn a bedroom or office space into a cloakroom and try to have a system for keeping people’s items together.
These big family events can get quite overwhelming, and this is made worse by restless, overexcited kids. To avoid this, have a load of games and activities ready to go to ensure they stay occupied and entertained.
The post Tips to Prepare for a Big Family Christmas Day appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The post These 3 Gifts Will Make Great Stocking Fillers appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Opening a stocking and finding a challenging puzzle can be a very satisfying way to spend some of Christmas Day. If your children are very into their puzzles, you could get them something like a Rubik’s Cube, which is very hard to solve but makes for a good challenge. If they are less inclined to solve puzzles, you could get them a mini jigsaw or a similar puzzle.
Lego is one of the most beloved toys in the world, and you can get some great stocking-sized Lego sets that come with assembly instructions. This is a great stocking gift as your child will enjoy building their set, and then have a new toy that they have built as well. You can also get individual Lego pieces if your child would prefer to build something of their own.
A mini notebook is a great stocking filler as it can be used for making notes, keeping a journal, or doodling. Whatever your child is interested in, they will be able to make use of a notebook. This gift will also work if you are getting stocking gifts for an adult. Who doesn’t love having new notebooks to write in?
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]]>The post 3 Christmas Films the Whole Family Can Enjoy appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Jim Carrey stars as the eponymous villain with a soft center in ‘The Grinch’. One of the funniest Christmas films, The Grinch captures the brilliance of Dr Seuss, and Jim Carrey’s performance is legendary. It has plenty of jokes that children and adults will enjoy, and it also has a storyline that is heartwarming even for a Christmas film.
The Polar Express is a very unique Christmas film, as it takes viewers on a very immersively animated trip to the North Pole. Featuring a cast consisting entirely of children apart from Tom Hanks, it is definitely a film that kids can enjoy. However, it also has a mysteriousness and even darkness that makes it an enrapturing watch for the whole family.
Another Christmas classic, Home Alone stars Macauley Caulkin as a boy left behind from his family’s Christmas vacation. He then outwits two would-be burglars at every step, with hilarious consequences. This film has stood the test of time and with its slapstick comedy and witty scriptwriting, it is a film that appeals to all ages.
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]]>The post Best Games for All the Family to Enjoy This Christmas Season appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Snakes and Ladders is a classic board game that is perfect for younger children. The game is effective in its simplicity as each player tries to climb the ladders to win the game. But avoiding the snakes is harder than it sounds, and the game can be entertaining for adults and children alike.
Jenga is a game that tests your nerves as you try to remove a block from the tower and build it higher and higher. It requires patience and calmness as the tower becomes less stable with every move. This game is very fun for everyone in the family and offers a change of pace from other board games that are more about strategy.
Charades is a very fun game for big groups as players act out cultural phenomena and other players attempt to guess. This game brings a lot of energy to a Christmas get-together and can be played by all ages.
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]]>The post How to Manage Your Child’s Expectations This Christmas appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Presents are a massive part of Christmas, especially for young children. If you are on a budget, it can be important to let your child know ahead of Christmas Day that you are not able to grant them everything on their wishlist. More generally, it is also healthy to encourage your child to focus on other elements of Christmas other than presents. This way, you can be more sure of having a happy family Christmas if your child isn’t banking on receiving a particular gift.
One way of encouraging your children to appreciate the significance of Christmas beyond presents and gifts is to introduce traditions within your family. This might be a set day each year where you put up your decorations or a day dedicated to baking Christmas confectionary. These traditions will also help your children appreciate the joy of a Christmas that is unique to your family and hopefully discourage them from making comparisons with their peers at school.
Encouraging your family to get involved with your community this Christmas is a great way to instill a wider appreciation of the significance of Christmas. You could volunteer at a local charity, or help out with a school production of the Nativity. This might also help your children to feel appreciative of what they have and a wider understanding of how people do Christmas differently.
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]]>The post How to Avoid the Pressure This Festive Season appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>If you’re hosting and family and friends are coming to you, it’s completely acceptable to ask everyone to lend a hand. Whether this means everyone brings a bottle, some chocolates, or a cake, or it means you’ve assigned everyone a specific role such as prepping the vegetables or making the gravy, it will remove some of the pressure from you and help the meal to feel more communal.
It may seem Grinch-like, but it does pay to insist that your kids stick to a reasonable bedtime around Christmas. Letting it go completely will only set you up for battles come the new year, and tired and grouchy kids do not make for festive fun.
Whilst it can be lovely to see children excited at this time of year, it will help everyone if you manage expectations and resist the temptation to up the hype too much. You could even pre-announce a set number of presents for everyone, as sometimes young children expect the pile of gifts to keep coming, and get upset when they don’t. Opening presents earlier in the day can also take the pressure off of the gift expectations, and help everyone to focus on other elements including the fun family games and shared meal.
The post How to Avoid the Pressure This Festive Season appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The post Why “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is the Best Family Christmas Movie appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The humor and jokes in this film are enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether it’s the slapstick-style practical comedy or the painfully entertaining self-aware comments from the Grinch, the film is full of non-stop funny moments to get the whole family in a good mood.
Who doesn’t love a redemption arc and a fuzzy happy ending? Especially at Christmas! Witnessing the journey of the Grinch starting as a mean troublemaker and becoming the hero of the story is enough to make anyone’s heart grow.
The overall message of the film is still as relevant as ever. Recognizing the true joy in spending time with loved ones and showing warmth and kindness to everyone is the perfect basis for a cozy Christmas story.
The post Why “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is the Best Family Christmas Movie appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The post 3 Gifts for the Whole Family appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>What better activity for the Christmas period than a family board game? Whether it’s a well-loved classic or something new and exciting, this is the ideal communal gift. It’s fun for everyone and can be used again and again.
Not only will this activity keep the whole family entertained for hours, but there’s a delicious treat at the end of it too. This Christmas-themed gift will have the kids super excited, and the adults can share in their joy over the edible home.
Whether it’s to the theater or an amusement park, this is a lovely gift for the whole family. It’s exciting to look forward to and can be as personal as you like. You can also get creative with how this is presented, such as using a performance to deliver some theatre tickets.
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