Turn Gifts Into Shared Experiences

It happens every year. The gifts are open, the living room is covered in paper,

and 10 minutes later, your six-year-old says, "I'm bored." What do we do now?

Don't take it personally. At this age, their brains are wired for activity and connection,

not just owning new things. The stuff is great, but what they really crave is your time.

Here's a quick tip: make sure there's one gift that's an experience you do together immediately,

a new board game, a puzzle, or even a kit to build a fort in the living room.

When you shift the focus from "Look at what I got" to "Look at what we're doing together,"

the boredom vanishes. It's not about the mountain of boxes; it's about the memories you're making in