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Buried under a heap of ever-increasing adult responsibilities, commitments, deadlines, bills simultaneously dealing with work stress and family woes, there might’ve have been so many instances where you have let out your frustration on your child or shooed away your little one just because you’re on a business call and later felt guilty about it.
Luckily for you, it’s the time of the year where you can remedy your past errors.
It’s time to pamper the little one with gifts, goodies, a drive to their favourite restaurant and a jump on his favourite bouncy castle.
I know what you’re thinking, Christmas is far away.
No, I am not talking about Christmas.
It’s that day of the year that is dedicated to Children - 14th November 2017 is Wolrd Children’s Day.
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Make your junior feel super special and watch him chuckle with the care-free spirit you miss.
Besides the usual cars and dolls, here are 7 gifts that your child really needs this Children’s Day:
1. The gift of freedom
Being able to do what you want to do is true happiness. Being able to make your own decisions teaches you how to differentiate between right and wrong. This is one gift your children will always be thankful to you for, possibly even more after they grow up.
2. The gift of laughter
That innocent glee will be lost once they grow up and have to face the big bad world. Let them giggle on the silliest thing possible, it might seem stupid to you but let their sound of joy ring all over the house, after all, it is the best medicine and also probably the best gift you can give them.
3. The gift of knowing the importance of saving
Given how important saving skills are to navigating life, it’s surprising that our schools don’t teach children about money. No one can teach them the value of money and saving the way you can. The days might all seem sunny for now, but one never knows when a rainy day might arrive.
4. The gift of story-telling
Besides, keeping them engaged or putting them to sleep story-telling is a great way to connect with kids and also teaching them some valuable lessons which they might not pick up otherwise.
Owing to our busy schedules, we find it easier to put our children to bed after watching a cartoon, than curling up in bed and reading out loud. It is important that you take out some time each night to read to your children.
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5. The gift of time
After work, school, extra-curricular activities, meetings, housework and the other inevitable realities of life, there isn't a lot of time leftover for quality time to spend with your children. Spending quality time is a very substantial gift that your kids will love and certainly need.
6. The gift of making them feel special
This Children’s Day, surprise your kids, join them in all their fun activities, become a child again, jump skip hop, laugh on the silliest thing you can, just lie down on the grass and watch clouds change shapes. Make them feel loved, adored, spoil them for a day after all it is their special day and you only get to be a kid once!
Because it’s a day for festivity and adoring your kids, it’s not just a school event.
7. The Gift Of Sweetness - Cadbury Dairy Milk
Forget your usual strict selves, mellow down, soften up. Slip away your worries for a day, don the childish glee and celebrate this Children’s Day with your little one. Give them the gift of sweetness, Gift them a Cadbury Dairy Milk and watch their smile beam, their eyes sparkle and their laughter reverberate your entire being.
It’s so difficult to live that happy-go-lucky hassle-free life; we once had in today’s hustle bustle. Rekindle the kid within you.
Happy Children’s Day, to your little one & you!