5 ways for your kids to give back this holiday
Christmas is becoming a holiday that people think is about “getting stuff.”
You can give back to your community and involve your kids in a conversation about the bright parts of the season that are present regardless of your background: warmth, love, tradition, and kindness.
Here are 5 ways your kids can give back.
- Santa’s Helper: Have them pick out toys they want to give away and put them in a sack for Santa to take with him when he visits your home. You can explain to them that the gifts you are giving to Santa will go to kids who’s parents cannot afford extra presents.
- Donate Toys: If your kids are older, you don't celebrate Christmas, or you are worried that the full Santa sack would be discovered before you can donate the toys, involve your kids in identifying toys to give away, and taking them to be donated.
- Shop and Give Back: If you or your kids still have gifts to purchase, consider making a purchase that benefits others, and explain to your child how that works. Consider purchasing items for local nonprofits that might need items to help the community, such as Baby Talk.
- Make a Donation: If your child has his/her own Christmas money to spend, they can donate even a little bit to local causes.
- Lend a Hand: There are many opportunities for your family to gather around helping others. Check out Baby Talk, Salvation Army, Special Olympics, and More.
