Kate Sikora from the Daily Telegraph interviewed Kimberley today about managing children behaviour around Christmas.

The article reads:

Tears will inevitably be spilt if the present isn't under the tree or it's the wrong type of truck/doll/game, Quirky Kid Clinic's Dr Kimberley O'Brien said.

"It is important for children to make a list and for parents to listen to the details of their kids request," she said.

As the big day approaches, children's excitement levels are growing - as are the wish-lists.
Stores are reporting the hottest items are PlayStation 3, Wii consoles and anything Transformers.

Dr Kimberley said parents didn't need to break the budget to please kids on Christmas Day."Sometimes it is more important to spend time playing with children on the day," she said.

"It is also useful for parents to set terms. If you think that you won't be able to afford the present then let your child know now that maybe it is something they can look forward to for their birthday."

Urging children to behave well in return for that special toy is an old trick - but should only be used if Santa can deliver.

And, just because it's Christmas, doesn't mean normal routines should be broken.

"If your child has a nap around 10am then you should ensure they follow that . . . otherwise they get tired and miserable later in the day," she said.

"And if it is an electronic toy, make sure there are plenty of batteries on hand."

Read the full article here