Holiday Gift Guide: Parents Edition

Parenthood is different for everyone. Whether you’re caring for your family full-time, working in a professional setting, or something in between, let this gift guide serve as your holiday wish list to help your days be merry and bright. Inspired by parents, these gift ideas can benefit anyone in a caregiving role.

Meal Prep Containers

Meal prepping is an efficient way parents can provide healthy and cost-effective foods for themselves and their families. Whether you work in an office, remotely, are often on-the-go, or need to pack school lunch for the kids, meal prep containers are a practical gift for any parent.

Secondary Desktop or Laptop Monitor

A second monitor for a desktop or laptop is a game-changer for parents who have the option to work from home or other remote location. It can add flexibility and efficiency to their setup allowing them to juggle personal and professional responsibilities.

Portable Phone Charger

Many stay-at-home parents are not usually in one space long enough to keep their phone on a charger. They’re often busy with school drop off(s) and pick up(s), shuttling kids to and from different activities, running errands and performing household tasks, or taking care of little ones not yet in school or daycare.

They are also, typically, the first emergency contact when their kids are away, so it’s important they can be reached. A portable phone charger ensures their devices stay charged throughout the day so they can always be connected and prepared.

Bone-Conducting Headphones

Parents often have no choice but to multi-task. Bone-conducting headphones allow parents to go hands-free for phone calls, listening to podcasts or audiobooks and more while being aware of their surroundings (like their kid calling out for them in the background).

Spa Gift Card

We love our kids, but parenting can be physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. A spa gift card is a gift of care and relaxation. Maybe the spa is not your idea of self-care. Then swap it out for tickets to a concert, comedy show, cooking class, etc. Treat yourself (or have others treat you) to something special.

Shower Steamers

For the parent who may not have the ability to carve out hours for a spa day or prefers to have a spa-like experience at home, the gift of shower steamers can effortlessly turn any shower into a personal spa helping to refresh both body and mind after a long day.

Digital Picture Frame

Parents who work outside the home can stay connected to their families during the workday with a digital picture frame. Stay at home parents or other care givers can upload photos in real-time from their phone to the frame located in the office/workspace. Those photos are sure to brighten up anyone’s day.

Humidifier

The fall and winter seasons bring a lot of holiday cheer and fun, but also respiratory illnesses. Parents all too well know the cycle of a kid getting sick and passing it to the rest of the household. Parents and their families can benefit from a humidifier (or two) to help relieve cough and cold symptoms year-round.

Experiences

A common complaint many parents have is the number of toys people give their kids for birthdays, holidays, etc. This year, consider the gift of experiences either for parents or their children (e.g., membership to kid’s favorite indoor play place, paint and sip experience for the parents, subscription to STEM kits, cooking class(es), etc.).

Socks

At this time of year, people like to feel cozy and warm. Whether it’s festive, professional/dress, or athletic, you can’t go wrong with the gift of socks!

Parents and caregivers work hard year-round to take care of those who cannot  independently take care of themselves. It’s a rewarding role, but not an easy one. During this holiday season, we hope parents and caregivers everywhere can take time to rest, refresh, and celebrate their efforts and accomplishments this past year. To everyone, Zerega Consulting wishes a happy and healthy holiday season and new year!