All parents face the same conundrum at the end of the year. What is the perfect Christmas gift for their children? Of course, children will ask for particular items and really be looking forward to opening something they expect to receive, despite the whole novelty of presents being the surprise element attached.
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Defining the Perfect Gift
What does the perfect Christmas gift look like? The reality is that there isn’t one definitive answer. However, all parents would probably agree that the biggest box to tick would be the one that says, “Your child won’t get bored with this toy by the end of January.”
This is a common frustration for most parents, exacerbated when they actually decided to buy what the child wanted rather than something they had found or thought of themselves.
Here are some tips that will help you to buy perfect gifts for Christmas.
Listen
Listen to what your child wants. Okay, so you might not agree if they ask you for something like an iPhone 5S or a PlayStation 4, but at least you’ll be able to think of things that might be seen as adequate instead of such expensive, high risk purchases.
It is also worth discussing with them what else they might like if they couldn’t get their first choice – especially if they still believe Father Christmas brings their toys – and also thinking about any hobbies that could offer gift opportunities.
Think Traditional
Parents can often feel the pressure of having to buy the latest high price gadget or top brand for their children. If you want to get the most from your child’s gifts then it pays to look at traditional things like toys and books. A Girl for All Time and Lego are two brands that offer a range of possibilities, including books and additional activities to accompany the general toys, and are as traditional as you can get.
The biggest benefit of brands like these is that they are open ended toys; you can always buy added bits to extend the fun, and there is a range of things you can do with them. Definitely not things that will be consigned to the back of the cupboard and blacklisted as boring anytime soon!
Think About Yourself
As much as children love being left to their own devices to explore their imagination and have fun, they thrive in the company of their parents. When buying a gift for your child this Christmas, think about how you can interact with whatever it is you buy.
If you buy a toy that is designed to be played by one person at a time, then naturally your child will get bored with it because they want to interact with other people.
Remember this doesn’t mean just buying games and toys that you like! That said, it is definitely worth considering the things you used to enjoy when you were young, as you’ll automatically be more engaged with it.
Finding the Perfect Gift
Perhaps the perfect gift doesn’t exist at all, but it shouldn’t stop you making sure you try your best to find it in the coming weeks and months.
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Adele continually finds herself frustrated by the number of children who feel their lives are incomplete without the latest technology product. Adele’s children have asked for such gadgets before, however she has tried as much as possible to keep to traditional toys that allow her children to develop their personal skills and keep an open mind.
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