How to Make the Holidays More Fun for an Only Child
Being an only child can be hard during the holidays. The break from school just means the child is deprived of the company of his peers during the happiest time of the year. As a result, some children might find the holidays to be a very lonely time. A parent can take a few steps in advance to try to keep the child around other children and keep the happiness in the holidays.
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Schedule play dates around the holidays. Invite one of your child's friends to go with you to see Santa, view Christmas lights, or make a gingerbread house. Because the holidays are such a busy time of year, chances are the other family may be happy to let you spend time with their child. Doing these activities with a friend makes them even more special for your child.
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Enroll your child in holiday camps. Many child-friendly places, such as children's museums and science centers, offer half-day or full day camps where your child can spend some time with other children. Some of these camps have themes, such as art or gymnastics, where your child can participate in an activity he enjoys with other children who like the same things.
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Spend the holiday with family or friends who have children. If you have no extended family members close to your child's age, plan on spending some holiday time with friends who have children close in age.
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Spend some extra play time with your child. Set aside time each day to do something fun with your child, and some time after Christmas to help her with her new toys.
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Ask your child what would make the holidays more fun. Your child might have some great ideas about things for how to make her holidays more enjoyable.
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Tips & Warnings
Many people feel lonely during the holiday season; so do not assume that your friends will not welcome a phone call. You might find that your friends would like to get your children together as much as you would.
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