Tia Mowry planned to give her children experiences instead of traditional gifts this Christmas, believing the memories would last longer than toys.
The former sister, Sister The star, who has Cree, 14, and Cairo, seven, with ex-husband Cory Hardrict, said going out and doing things as a family was much more meaningful than the excitement of unwrapping presents.
“I’m trying to give my kids more experiences over the holidays,” she told E! News.
“My family grew up and we were so obsessed with putting presents under the tree, which is amazing and great for kids.
But when there are experiences around tradition, those memories are preserved longer.”
Tia explained that her own childhood memories inspired her approach: “I can’t tell you what my gifts were when I was 14, 15, 17, 18, but what I can tell you are the memories I created from the trips I had with my family.
“That’s why I want to do more of that during the holidays.”
The actress further said that her family still enjoyed Christmas traditions such as decorating the tree, eating sweets and listening to Christmas carols.
However, Christmas movies were also important as he was looking forward to watching his next Netflix movie. My secret Santa with your children while drinking hot chocolate.
The Aunt and Tamera Star recently emphasized that parents should guide their children instead of trying to make them happy.
She told parents: “I don’t think it’s your job to make your children happy. I think it’s your job to keep your children safe, to nurture them, to guide them, but they have to learn for themselves how to make themselves happy, because we don’t want to create codependency.”
Tia added that her own childhood influenced the way she raised her children: “I wanted my children to never be afraid to express themselves,” Tia said.
