Gifts for Kids

By Liz McGehee

Parents put a lot of unnecessary pressure on themselves to find the right Christmas gifts.  Yes, good gifts are important, but Christmas is about more than material gain.  And who better than you to teach them to be kind to others, to have a sense of humor, to find their inner confidence or to spark joy at any moment regardless of possessions?  You know your child best, so don’t fear Christmas this year.  Here are some gift ideas to last a lifetime. 

[Old King Coal]
Who can resist a good old-fashioned gag gift around Christmas?  This is a chance to get creative and give them something they like. Candy coal is a popular stocking stuffer.  If your child is more of a reader, pick up a copy of Lemony Snicket’s “The Lump of Coal.”

[Sugar and Spice]
Whether your child fancies themselves the next Gordon Ramsey or simply loves to eat, you can’t go wrong with food related gifts.
A children’s cook book or cooking set, lessons with a chef or a package of homemade goodies make excellent choices.

[JOY To the world]
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Teach your children the real meaning of Christmas by giving unto to others.  Let them pick out a charity and donation gift.  This is a present that will last a lifetime.

[Rain Rain Go Away]
Fight the winter blues with season passes to your local amusement or water park.  If it’s within your budget, a trip to somewhere they’ve never been before will give them something to look forward to and get them researching in the meantime.