They rely on us to be truthful. They rely on us for security and safety. I also know kids who are frightened by Santa. Christmas is about giving, not receiving, right? If gifts are conditionally given, kids focus on themselves. If gifts are given unconditionally, kids can focus on others, giving unconditionally to them as well. They will still believe in magic! How do you preserve the magic of Christmas? We want our kids to know that we love them unconditionally No matter what our children do, our love for them will never diminish.
Let me know what you think. Search for:. Tina Payne Bryson Give kids control without losing your mind — Dr. Total Share via. Pinterest Email. Send this to a friend. For a more-festive option, we also like these glittery lip glosses from Lavender Stardust.
And no worries if your kid licks a few sparkles or decides to spread the magic beyond their lips. The company also makes roll-on body shimmer just for this purpose, for kids—or adults—who want to sparkle all over. Gazillion Bubbles Solution delivers lovely, stable spheres; the 1-liter size provides plenty of bubble-making fun and slips nicely into a stocking. One Wirecutter staffer said the Gazillion solution is the next best thing to making homemade bubbles using the classic recipe involving dish soap and glycerin.
Up, up, and away! Young kids can complete the puzzle with the help of a grown-up; older kids around 5 and up can identify the numbers and do the stickers on their own. The book is about the size of a typical coloring book and thus would fit best in a larger stocking. She points out that sustainable, real-wood puzzles like the Cubebot are made to last and grow with your child. Once kids have maneuvered the Micro into robot form, they can pose it and play with it.
The real challenge, Nurullah said, is getting it back down to its cube shape. There are plenty of options that kids will like, some from well-known artists commissioned by the company to create designs. These vibrant animals by artist Oliver Jeffers are particularly eye-catching. Tattly also offers packs of two identical tattoos—kids we know have liked these yetis and rainbows. For an effervescent bath-time treat and a hidden surprise, the Two Sisters Bubble Bombs Squishy Surprise Set —our also-great pick in the guide to bath bombs —is a great little stocking stuffer.
The bombs dissolve for about five minutes, with a stellar amount of fizz, and they have a pleasantly sweet scent. We did find that kids had a hard time prying open the little plastic balls the surprise comes in, so be prepared to offer an assist. Stick-on googly eyes can make just about anything more entertaining—including Christmas morning. I often tuck sheets of these in with presents for other kids, and my 4-year-old and I also like to use googly eyes to decorate those gifts.
I start with a foundation of kraft paper, and Andie draws on it with markers or crayons, and then applies these eyes, stickers, and washi tape. Andie can peel the Creativity Street Peel and Stick Wiggle Eyes off the sheet by herself, and the three sizes included in this pack are easy for toddlers and preschoolers to handle and to stick where they please. Colorful and creative, it comes in handy when his older brother needs something extra to do at the playground.
This Unicorn Sidewalk Chalk Set has the potential to bring even more style to his asphalt art. The small-batch, unicorn-horn-shaped pieces of chalk are cast in pastel rainbow hues or painted shiny gold, and they are perfectly sized for a kid to get a good grip the manufacturer recommends the set for ages 3 and up.
For classic white chalk in not-so-classic shapes, check out Areaware Moon Chalk ; it comes in three styles— Cosmic Pollen , Lunar Rake , and Satellite Stack —or as a bundle of the trio.
I bought customized bookplates for both of my kids a few years back. Each time we reopen a storybook with the personalized flourish pasted inside, it brings me a little joy.
The bookplates I bought came from a Los Angeles Etsy shop called Oiseaux , which specializes in old-timey storybook images. Felix Doolittle also has a lovely collection, but with a cleaner, more contemporary look.
Teen Titans Go! We also dipped into the English adaptation of the Japanese manga series Naruto , written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, which tells the story of the plucky ninja for which the series is named. The volumes all 72 of them are read from right to left, holding to their original Japanese orientation, and they deliver action-packed fun. Kids truly are champs for pushing through the pandemic.
The pleated, woven-cotton Gap Kids Full-Coverage Accordion Masks —one of our top picks in the guide to cloth face masks for kids —are charming, thoughtful, and helpful stocking stuffers.
The Gap masks have a nose-bridge wire and ear loops long enough to help the masks fit older kids. They come in a variety of delightful prints, so your child can build their own little mask wardrobe. Also from the Gap, these Kids Contour Masks each with a filter pocket include designs with fun animal faces. Specifically, latex-free fabric bandages from Welly, which come in a variety of fun prints that could help take the proverbial sting out of minor cuts and scrapes.
Choose from rainbows and unicorns ; llamas, narwhals, and sloths ; or one- and two-eyed monsters , among other motifs. If you already have a container to store bandages in, skip the tin and opt for a refill pack of 24, which is also available in a bright botanical set.
For budding bakers and eager young cooks, kid-size kitchen tools are a practical yet unexpected little gift. The GIR Premium Silicone Mini Spatula has a narrow handle that was the easiest for little hands to grip when we were mixing and stirring during testing for the best tools for cooking with kids. With its textured, silicone handle, the GIR Mini Whisk is similarly well suited to wee would-be chefs.
Both are fully functioning, quality utensils, so you might find yourself grabbing for them too. The great stocking debate: Are those socks meant to be filled to the brim with delightful trinkets alone, or is the stocking a legitimate delivery vehicle for the staples a kid needs to get through the year? They come in solids and stripes, and briefs, boxer briefs, and hipsters. And right now you can get Star Wars and Disney Princess designs, for a markup price.
No itchy tags, no pilling, no wedgies. A bonus: After your kid opens up a package of undies, the chocolate Santa they find next will seem even sweeter. Sunglasses that are sturdy enough to withstand kid-dealt hard knocks are priceless for parents. And cool shades with a grown-up feel are a likely hit with kids. Babiators sunglasses tick both boxes. These shades come in several styles polarized options included and colors. We love the Navigator sunglasses , pictured above, which we recommend in the guide to our favorite beachwear for kids.
The best part? Register these sunglasses, and if something goes awry within the first year, the company will send you a replacement pair for free save for shipping. Striking a nice balance between practical and playful, this headlamp is lightweight, durable, and easily adjustable. And it is our pick for kids in the guide to the best headlamps. Along with the rainbow lights, the high-quality Wiz headlamp also has red and white lights, plus a strobe mode.
Its headband comes in three colors, and the price is more than right, so Santa may appreciate getting one as well. A built-in headlamp gives the kids a sense of independence and adventure. The distortion-free lenses are fog- and scratch-resistant. If you want extra glare protection, go with the blue or smoke lenses.
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