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Christmas Gifts or Experiences?
If you’ve ever stood in the toy aisle wondering what will actually make my kids happy, this episode is the Christmas miracle you need. We unpack the surprising research on gift-giving—why experiences matter, when they don’t, and what different ages really want (and remember!) on Christmas morning. This one will change how you wrap Christmas… literally.
KEY POINTS
The science-backed truth: giving really does make us happier than receiving.
Why toddlers get more joy from giving than getting (what?!).
The ages where kids prefer “stuff”… and why…
The skinny
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