How to keep kids festive spirits up over Christmas

Georgina Heffernan shares some expert advice on maintaining good spirits to make the festive season a hit for children — and exhausted parents

FOR primary school kids, the school holidays in between Christmas and New Year’s Day stands at the end of the year like a glorious, glittering present that you can’t unwrap until the big day arrives. It’s one of the most hotly-anticipated times of the year and your children will be maddened by excitement; two weeks off school! No lessons! Playing with new toys and staying up late for 14 nights in a row!

For parents, however, it’s a little different — how do you keep your children occupied during the holidays?