Christmas might be over, but the act of gifting never stops. The old-age question remains: what to gift children for their journey back to school, which starts next Wednesday?

Deciding what to buy can be challenging, with children’s interests often influenced by mood, peers, and the lingering excitement of the festive season. To ease the pressure, the five-gift rule offers a simple and thoughtful guide for back-to-school shopping.

Instead of breaking your head over what to buy for your youngter(s), here is a 5-gift-rule for back to school:

• Something they want (or don’t know they want):

Themed toys, child-friendly jewellery, a poster of a celebrity

• Something they need:

New lunch-box set, stationery for arts and crafts, petrol money (if they are eligible to drive)

• Something they wear:

Latest name brands, new school uniform/school shoes, underwear, accessories

• Something they read:

Comic books, magazines, novels, a Kindle

• Something to show you care:

Personalised name tags, anything that is special between you and your youngster(s)

Whatever gifts you have in your shopping cart, make sure they hold significance and bring you joy.

Happy gifting!

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