Guest column | The do’s and don’ts of giving gifts to kids, according to a pediatrician
- Posted on December 8, 2025
- By Washington Post
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Guest column | The do’s and don’ts of giving gifts to kids, according to a pediatrician

Don’t worry about “spoiling” kids with gifts. Instead, model gratitude and talk to them openly about why some gifts might not be appropriate.