Visions of sugarplums...

...dancing in our children's heads. Ahh. A timeless and nostalgic vision. Unless they are ACTUALLY visions of corporate advertisements being imprinted in their brains. What's a busy parent with a shopping list and not a lot of time to do? My vote is to use the CCFC's Guide to Commercial Free Holidays (tag line Tips for Resisting Holiday Hype). This guide has practical ideas for families of all faiths that embrace the joy of the season. At the same time, it supports us in protecting our kids from the sexy, violent and otherwise ridiculous messages that are part and parcel of so many products marketed to our young children. If you like the guide, loving and well intended grandparents might also appreciate the information. Super Granny endorses the guide and offers other really fun holiday gift ideas for grandparents on her blog. Best wishes for a peaceful holiday!