"I don't have any children of my own, but becoming an uncle to my niece and nephew has been one of the great joys of my life. As a 40-something who still likes to play games and occasionally collect figurines, spending time with them lets me temporarily step back into childhood and forget about the stresses that plague my adult life. Visiting them with a bag full of goodies to keep them (and me) entertained has become a form of self-care for me."
"As I consider what to buy them for all gift-giving occasions this year, I also had to take stock of what I have already given them. With that in mind, I took some of those items along with some new offerings to compile this list for any other uncles, aunts, grandparents or parents who may need a little advice. Take it from the fun uncle, these are the presents the kids in your life will still be playing with for years to come."
The uncle has no children but finds becoming an uncle to a niece and nephew one of life’s great joys. As a 40-something who still enjoys playing games and collecting figurines, spending time with the children enables a temporary return to childhood and relief from adult stresses. Bringing a bag of goodies entertains both the kids and the uncle and functions as a form of self-care. Preparing for yearly gift-giving prompted an inventory of past presents and the selection of new items. A compiled list of durable, enjoyable gifts aims to guide uncles, aunts, grandparents, and parents toward choices children will play with for years.
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