A family expert offers advice on how to navigate Christmas gift-giving in blended families, emphasizing that there is no right or wrong way to approach it.
Skiles says she usually does the Christmas gift shopping in her household, but every year she encourages her husband to buy a gift for her stepdaughter, Krista. The coach says she also helps her stepdaughter pick a gift for her dad every Christmas. Skiles acknowledges that while this setup works for her family, not all stepmom/stepchild relationships are like theirs. 'Trust your gut and do what feels right for you,' is her suggestion.
The expert says there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to gifting for stepfamily. 'If you all get along, and you want to discuss gifts, go for it. If you don’t want to, that’s okay too!' she advises. 'This is simply another example of holidays shouldn’t be about the quantity or price of gifts, but rather making memories, spending time together, and the love behind the gift more than the actual gift itself.Christmas gift etiquette should not be a competition. 'The true spirit of giving lies in the thought behind the gift and in your appreciation of it. Reciprocate in spirit as best you can but resist the urge to break your budget out of pride,' reads the site. It adds that gifts don’t need to be restricted to physical objects, noting that 'Your time and attention are just as valuable, if not even more so.
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