Holiday time is fast approaching and soon parents will again hear the pitter-patter of little feet. One Kansas State University professor has some ideas for parents to keep their children occupied during their vacation. According to Ann Murray, associate professor in family studies and human services, parents should plan activities that involve their children, especially in helping to prepare for the holiday season.
Kids really like to have a role and to feel needed.
They can do lots of things in the kitchen, even little tiny kids, to help out setting the table and making some of the things several days in advance. Don't just plop the kids in front of the TV to watch cartoons. I think what parents can do is to have some longer-term projects that they do with their kids. Parents can get ideas for these projects from many different resources. There are sites on the World Wide Web that contain information about arts and crafts projects and recipes for the holiday.