10 Ways to Teach Kids to Be Generous During the Holidays

As an adult, you know it’s greater to give than receive. Unfortunately, that is a difficult concept for children to grasp and teaching it to your kids can be even more difficult.

Here are 10 ways to teach kids about sharing:

1. If your supermarket has food drives, ask your children to pick out extra groceries to place in the bins for the needy
2. Donate a turkey to a homeless shelter
3. Visit a nursing home and sing carols
4. Ask your kids to help wrap presents for those outside the family, so they learn that you believe in helping others
5. Invite people who are away from their families to share your holiday meal and traditions
6. Encourage your children to call their grandparents or other relatives
7. Adopt someone into your family who doesn’t have a family
8. Make sure your children send out thank-you cards for gifts, parties or other small kindnesses
9. Before holiday dinners, express what you’re thankful for and encourage your children to do the same
10. Teach your kids the true meaning of all the holidays

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