Get into the spirit of Christmas. Christmas is a time of forgiveness and peace on earth. Parents can instill this spirit into their children by not letting everything get commercially oriented. Let go of guilt. Many parents feel guilty about being split up and go overboard with giving gifts at Christmas.
Parents can learn to let go of that guilt by talking with a counselor, minister or trusted friend.
Instead of overindulging their children during the holidays with material gifts, parents can indulge them with family love and togetherness, which is what children truly need and desire. The University of Mississippi. All rights reserved.