12/12/2025
✨ Feeling the holiday hustle? ✨
You’re not alone! This season can get busy and a little overwhelming which is why it’s the perfect time to let your little ones lend a hand. 🧼💛
At Connections, we LOVE giving children real-life responsibilities. When kids help with simple household tasks (like washing dishes!), they’re not just being cute, they’re building important developmental skills:
🫧 Fine motor skills – scrubbing, rinsing, squeezing sponges
🧠 Cognitive development – understanding steps and sequencing
💪 Independence & confidence – “I can do it!” moments
❤️ Connection – working with you strengthens relationship bonds
And here are a few tips to make holiday helpers successful at home:
✨ Offer small, doable tasks (washing plastic dishes, wiping counters)
✨ Give clear, simple steps
✨ Expect a little mess and think of it as learning in action
✨ Celebrate effort, not perfection
✨ Make it fun with warm water, bubbles, or a favorite holiday playlist 🎶
So next time the to-do list grows, invite your little one to join you. You might be surprised at how much joy (and help!) those tiny hands can bring this season. 💛