Christmas with the grandchildren: leisure for kangaroo grandparents

It is no accident to place grandchildren on the list of pleasant things that are set in grandparents' homes during Christmas. It is increasingly common for the parents of the children to work and it is the grandparents who take care of them and entertain them during the Christmas holidays.

Once again, without barely perceiving the time of this year that we have left behind, the most familiar date of the year is approaching: Christmas. Christmas family meals, Christmas carols, decorations and grandchildren also come with her! All this seasoned with the constant bombardment of television and press advertising to turn these important dates into mere consumerism.

7 ideas to spend Christmas with the grandchildren

Although I'm sure you can think of many other things, here are some ideas to enjoy the cold days of Christmas with the grandchildren both inside and outside the home.


1. Memories of childhood.We can take advantage of these days to get closer to the grandchildren and share with them memories of childhood, how we lived those dates and tell them the origin of traditions that still remain in our homes. The little ones love the stories that their grandparents tell them.

2. The meaning of Christmas and its stories. If you have a birth, put it together with your grandchild, tell him the meaning of the figures and take the opportunity to explain what we celebrate at Christmas parties. If you can, put some soil in a pot in a corner on a plastic and plant lentils. Every day spray a little water on it and you will see that soon the small plants will come out that will amaze the children without a doubt. Oh! and do not forget to change the site of the figures with them every day. The Magi will be approaching from the East to the Bethlehem portal.


3. The Christmas tree. With its bright colors, it attracts them a lot. If the ornaments that hang are good and do not want them to break or break, buy in the old "all a hundred." You will find balls of many colors and sizes, smooth and with drawings, angels and many other figures that the smallest can hang safely. Decorating the lower branches is great entertainment for them.

4. The Christmas markets. Come to see the Christmas stalls. If you go in the morning there will be fewer people and you can buy Christmas trees, figures for the Bethlehem or jokes for the day of the innocents.

5. The different associations of belenistas They mount many nativity scenes that are worth seeing both in churches and in stores. In addition, they tend to make exhibitions of great beauty. You can contact these associations to send them information on where to go.


6. Christmas crafts. If you like handicrafts, you can make personalized napkin rings with Christmas cards or cards to place people on the table. If you want to use other materials, you can try finger paints or play dough. Every idea will be good if it is done with illusion.

7. The arrival of the Magi. And remember, tell your grandchildren the details that must be had with the Magi so that they leave many gifts next to the shoes.

María Thank you Carpena. Occupational therapist

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