Christmas present ideas for children in Christian families

Need some help thinking of what to buy your children this Christmas? Tabitha Heathcote encourages Christian parents to focus on gifts that promote connection and relationship

Take a moment and breath. You’re not the only one who is finding the pressure of Christmas overwhelming and the choice over gifts too much. Whilst children are buzzing with excitement about the presents waiting under the tree, many parents are feeling under significant pressure and stress.

whether you’re a family who embraces seasonal “tat” or prefers more “practical presents,” the best gift you can give is your presence

Amongst all the pressures and the joy of this season, whether you’re a family who embraces seasonal “tat” or prefers more “practical presents,” the best gift you can give is your presence. When we choose to be present parents: attentive, engaged, and full of grace, we quietly point our children to the God who is always present with them, their perfect and ever-faithful Father.

As the famous Christmas song says, “All I want for Christmas is you.” And it’s true. You can’t buy time, but you can give it freely. No matter what is on your children’s Christmas wish-list, the greatest gift you can offer them is ……