Gift Exchange between Dcks

[5 Little Monkeys]

I don't discuss it at all. I give gifts/treat bags for almost every holiday but I would never expect a parent to bring gifts in for the other kids and I would think that by discussing it, it would come across as they need too.

Some parents bring in treats or gifts for the other kids. I allow the child to hand them out and than they go in their bag to open/eat at home. The only time we open it here is if the parent sent treats for snack time. At valentines, it is totally optional to send cards. I can't remember if I've had any that didn't send though. I usually have extras on hand and would likely just write some up with that child to hand out.

In the past few years, holidays have become HUGE ( I think Pinterest is to blame! Lol) but I love it!! Some parents don't think it's necessary so I wouldn't want them to think they need to send in stuff for every holiday. I enjoy gift giving but I even have to scale myself back sometimes and remember that it's just st patty's day ( for example) and I don't HAVE to have a treat bag to give out!!