By: Katy Martin, LPC
As a parent you suddenly realize you have this responsibility of teaching your kid(s) things. Important things. Things concerning faith, forgiveness, how to love/care for other people, manners, etc. These little people who have been entrusted to us are looking for guidance as they grow and learn. Yikes.
This time of year is no different: the holidays. For most, it's probably the busiest, craziest time of year. We get to decide to prepare for Santa, celebrate Jesus' birth, or both. We decorate, go to parties, sit on Santa's lap, bake Jesus a birthday cake, look at Christmas lights, and visit with family. (Just to name a few things.)
These decisions are based on our own convictions and desires. But where do they come from? Have you stopped to really think about that? How does faith, family, and your experience affect how you approach this time of year?
Are the holidays a letdown to you? Or are they everything you want them to be?
As we approach this influential time with our kids, we also have the opportunity to engage in the traditions we deem important and create the memories we desire for ourselves. How can you truly make this a MERRY Christmas, and not just Christmas?
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