janelle
11-22-2002, 01:52 AM
Ho-ho-hold that pose!
Worried that your child won't sit on Santa's lap long enough to have his photo taken? Try these tips, from Parents magazine:
• Play "Freeze Frame." On the way to the mall, explain that the two of you are going to play a game while he sits on Santa's lap and you stand near the camera. It's called "Freeze Frame," and the person who can stay completely still during picture time wins -- completely still, that is, except for your smile muscles.
• Include a friend. Tell your child to bring along her favorite doll or stuffed animal to meet Santa on picture day.
• Give an early gift. While waiting in line to see Santa, surprise your child with a small, wrapped present. Let him know that Santa sent this one early -- a special thanks for sitting so nicely on his lap today. Allow him to hold the gift while the picture is taken, and then let him open it.
Worried that your child won't sit on Santa's lap long enough to have his photo taken? Try these tips, from Parents magazine:
• Play "Freeze Frame." On the way to the mall, explain that the two of you are going to play a game while he sits on Santa's lap and you stand near the camera. It's called "Freeze Frame," and the person who can stay completely still during picture time wins -- completely still, that is, except for your smile muscles.
• Include a friend. Tell your child to bring along her favorite doll or stuffed animal to meet Santa on picture day.
• Give an early gift. While waiting in line to see Santa, surprise your child with a small, wrapped present. Let him know that Santa sent this one early -- a special thanks for sitting so nicely on his lap today. Allow him to hold the gift while the picture is taken, and then let him open it.