Author and Parent Expert Kelly Radi gave some advice on how to be prepared for your children being home for the holidays this season.

How to Prepare:

1. Communicate: Discuss expectatiions

2. Be Realistic: Understand they will want to spend some time with friends and doing other activities

3. Be Flexible: Requires mutual respect and cooperation

Stocking Stuffer Ideas:

Fun & Games

Rubik’s Cube
Wind up (poop) emoji
Cards Against Humanity
Stabilo Fine Point Pens
Journals and notebooks
Inspirational mini-book
Harry Potter anything

Candy & Snacks
Hot cocoa mixes
Holiday-themed candies
Gum
Beef jerky
Vitamins – 8 Greens tablets

Bath & Body
Bath bombs
Facial sheet masks
Lip gloss
Body wash
Facial cleanser
Makeup sponges
Nail Polish
Silly themed Band-Aids

Clothing & Winter Gear
Mittens
Silly socks
Holiday boxers
College wear – baseball cap

Electronics
Mobile phone case
Ear buds

Misc.
Jewelry
Car deodorizers
Dorm-sized multi-tool
Water bottle or travel coffee mug

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