3 steps to less holiday consumerism

how do we set up 
a holiday season
where children don't beg
for consumer items
and we can focus
on the higher values
of the holiday season?

there is just something
about begging + whining for toys
during the holidays
that defeats the purpose
of the entire.holiday.season

i love to give gifts
+
i love children
to find joy in both 
giving + receiving

one of the challenges
of the holiday season
can be children's
​intense focus
on toys

while this can be triggering
for any parent
try to remember:
our children
are merely
a reflection
of the larger 
societal values

how to handle
the consumer focus
in our kids this season?
here's a 3 step process
to minimize
the consumer focus
this season
+
up the focus
on the higher values
of the season

p.s. disappointment
may be a part of the holidays
so please remember
developing our children's 
disappointment muscles
with empathy
+
a focus on what's most important
is a wonderful opportunity

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less consumer focus
+
more higher values focus
of the holidays.

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