For some parents (or maybe it's just me), there is one particular festive word that causes instant anxiety: "craft."
The seemingly innocuous "c" word conjures instant images of The Ideal Parents, sitting down patiently with their children, sprinkling glitter on freshly gathered pine cones before cutting out paper stars and stringing them from the ceiling.
Don't get me wrong. I love the idea of spending time with my daughters and indulging in such crafty activities — our home is frequently filled with pine cones and acorns crying out for a sparkly makeover.