It won’t cost you more and the whole family will be able to enjoy the festivities without stress.
The end of year holidays are approaching and, with them, the essential Christmas tree. If the arrival of the tree brings joy to young and old, it can quickly become a headache for parents of young children. Between the shiny decorations, sparkling garlands and the irresistible allure of hanging baubles, the tree can become a real zone of conflict and danger. Fortunately, an ingenious mother, called @thekindermommy on Instagram, has found a simple and effective tip to preserve her tree while avoiding crises… and disasters.
Last year, you may have had a baby amazed by the lights on the tree, motionless in his deck chair or on his play mat. But this year things have changed: your child is now a true explorer, ready to tackle anything that catches his eye. And a decorated Christmas tree is a true paradise for curious little hands. For many parents, this period is therefore marked by an alternation of “no, don’t touch”, “watch out for the ball!” And “leave it alone.” While some people opt for safety barriers around the tree or resign themselves to plastic decorations, this mother decided to do otherwise. His idea? Reduce the excitement linked to the tree by playing on the timing.
His idea comes from a simple observation: the attraction exerted by the Christmas tree comes from its novelty. The more impressive it is from the start, the more children want to interact with it. So why not defuse this fascination by spreading out the installation of the decorations? Concretely, this mother sets up her tree with only lights and leaves it like that for a few weeks. No glittering balls, no eye-catching garlands: just a simple, illuminated tree, which becomes an almost commonplace element in the house. Once the novelty wears off, she gradually adds the decorations. Result ? The child, accustomed to the presence of the tree, shows much less interest in additional ornaments.
With this method, she hopes to reduce prying hands and allow the whole family to enjoy the holidays in a more relaxed atmosphere. Some also took part in the game and indicated: “We did the same thing with our 2-year-old last year, and it worked! Now he doesn’t even look at the tree.” In short, to test!
