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Christmas “hack” to avoid tantrums from kids (and you)

The Christmas season is here!

It is also the season for lots of toy displays in store. Admittedly, many of us are going into stores less than other years but we still will find ourselves there.

If you have kids, they are inevitably going to find something they “need.” (yeah, yeah, they don’t. But just try to tell THEM that)

A few years ago, I came across a tip that has proved to be invaluable.

When my son asks for something, I tell him to hold it and I will take a picture of it to “text to Santa”

That has placated him each time without fail. It’s like a Christmas Miracle.

The bonus is, I have multiple pictures of items he would enjoy as gifts for both myself and for family members asking what he would like.

  • Kelly MacMillan lives in Port Hawkesbury with her husband and son. She has been part of the team at 101.5 The Hawk for more than 25 years, sharing stories from around the region. You can join her weekdays from 10am until 2pm.

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