Visits & grandparents
Agree on arrivals, departures and presents. Ideas for Christmas with grandparents or a visit involving several households.
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Christmas day & family plans
Christmas away from home: Santa, luggage and winter travel
A visit to family is easier when you decide which gifts travel and which can wait at home.
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Nochebuena and Santa in a Canadian household
A December 24 gathering and a December 25 stocking can fit together without asking children to guess which gifts come when.
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“That’s the road to Grandma’s!” A map for curious children.
One familiar river, bridge or road can make a map interesting to a child. Choose a place they know and let it lead to a conversation about a journey you have actually made.
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“One more game!” Leaving Grandma’s without another promise
Your child is halfway through a matching game with Grandma. They want another round, but you need to get home for dinner. Give the game a clear ending before the coats come out, then help your child through the goodbye.
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