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Five-Step Children's Manners Makeover for the Holidays: Step 3 Gifts You Don't Wrap Hero Label

Five-Step Children's Manners Makeover for the Holidays: Step 3 Gifts You Don't Wrap

We all love to wrap gifts, but some of the things we can give at the holidays can’t be wrapped. By spending an hour with your children and talking about this concept, you will raise their consciousness about these special gifts:

  • Kindness
  • Consideration
  • Helping out
  • Preparing for company
  • Decorating
  • Helping with shopping
  • Cleaning the house

As part of the discussion you have with your kids, create a list of these special "gifts" that they would like to give. Include the "gift" and who it's for, when and how they'll give it, and how they think it will be received.

Time for Step Four: Greetings and Handshake