Good idea: Having your children make “wish lists” using catalogs that arrive in the mail.
Bad idea: Not having them mark which catalog and page number they get their gift ideas from.
Good idea: Buying that new, hard to find video game early when it is on sale.
Bad idea: Hiding it in a place where you can’t find it when the time comes to wrap presents.
Good idea: Waiting until the kids are in bed to wrap presents.
Bad idea: Not making sure the kids are actually in bed before you start wrapping.
Good idea: Going shopping for Christmas presents for your kids.
Bad idea: Going shopping for Christmas presents with your kids.