By Denise Calaman, Contributing Writer Most children view the
Christmas holiday as a needed break from the rigors of school
but many parents find this to be a really stressful time. Some
parents, who work, often find themselves wondering what their
children are doing at home unsupervised. Parents who are on
vacation from work and are at home with their children often
find themselves wondering what they can do to keep their
children entertained. Indiana University South Bend education
professor J. Vincent Peterson says, "In our materialistic
society, parents or whoever is working in the family work harder
and maybe longer to buy what everyone wants. Communications,
which may not have been great before, can be even more
difficult. School is out and the kids are often home alone with
a lot of free time. The very resources and facilities usually
available to parents for activities for their children are
closed." Peterson offers this advice to parents who are looking
to keep their children busy over the holiday br