It’s (not) a new bike! How to manage kids’ gift expectations at Christmas
- Written by Elizabeth Westrupp, Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University
Alexandr Kolesnikov/ Getty Images Holiday celebrations involving gift giving can be roller coasters. The excitement of tearing into gifts is often mixed with intense anticipation – and sometimes, disappointment.
After investing time, thought and money into creating a magical day, it can feel confronting when your child reacts negatively to a...
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