Every Mid-Autumn Festival, baked cakes, sticky rice cakes, star lanterns and colorful toys become the excitement of children.
However, instead of just paying attention to the value of the gift, many parents can choose items that both make their children happy and help them gain more experience and skills.
A book suitable for your age is a simple choice but can accompany children for a long time. It can be comics, nature exploration books, science books, or stories about friendship and family.
For young children, parents can spend more time reading with their children instead of just giving gifts and letting them play on their own.
Creative toys such as puzzles, Lego, clay, paint or handicraft sets are also suitable for children to play while practicing concentration and dexterity.
Parents can complete a small product with their children and display it in the house as a Mid-Autumn Festival souvenir.
Another option is gifts to encourage children to exercise. A ball, badminton racket, jumping rope, or sports equipment suitable for the age can help children develop a habit of exercising instead of spending too much time in front of the screen.
In particular, parents can turn the Mid-Autumn lantern into a family activity. Instead of buying ready-made lanterns, the whole family prepares colored paper, bamboo, strings and simple materials to make them themselves. Children are allowed to choose colors, decorate and complete their products themselves.
Besides, a Mid-Autumn Festival feast prepared by the whole family is also a gift that does not require much money.
Children can be assigned appropriate tasks such as washing fruits, arranging cakes, decorating tables or making small cards for grandparents.
More importantly, parents can ask their children "What do you want this Mid-Autumn Festival?" before buying gifts.
When chosen within the appropriate scope, children have the opportunity to express their interests, consider needs and learn to appreciate the gift they receive.
Therefore, meaningful Mid-Autumn gifts do not necessarily have to be big or expensive. Sometimes, it's just a book, a homemade lamp, a family party or a trip with parents by your side.
For children, what remains after the Mid-Autumn Festival may not be the value of the gift, but memories of those who have spent time for them.
