"Baby Jesus was an amazing surprise to the world on Christmas morning, and gifts under the tree remind us of that wondrous gift each year." - Regina Doman

Mothers create the environment of the home by what we allow in our house, how we arrange our home, and where things are kept. We are teaching our children all the time, not just by what we say and do, but the home that we create for our families. We communicate what we value and what we want our children to learn by the "stuff" in our home. Moms have to be thoughtful and intentional about this. Listen into this conversation that Alicia has with her sister Regina Doman, author and speaker, about the questions she asks herself before buying items for her family for Christmas. You can hear more from Regina by following her at reginadoman.substack.com

Questions to ask yourself before bringing something into your home…..

• Is it beautiful? Everyone sees beauty differently!

• Is this toy annoying? If you enjoy a toy, your child may too!

• Does it teach the child how the world works? Children learn to trust their senses through natural materials.

• How long will it last? Is it durable and how long will the child play with it?

• Can this child care for this toy? Make sure it is developmentally appropriate

• What are the limitations of our home? Make sure it fits your lifestyle and the space you have in your home.

• Are we intentional about the toys and items that we have in our home for the kids?

• Which of the above questions do I feel strongly about? Let's discuss this.