December 2025: Celebrating the Holiday Season at Robbins Nest Child Care Services
- Keri Robbins
- Dec 1, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 7
The holiday season has arrived, and Robbins Nest Nursery is feeling extra magical—we’ve officially transformed our space into our own little Santa’s Village!
Embracing the Spirit of Togetherness
December is such a special month, filled with celebrations of all kinds. Whether your family observes Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or simply embraces the spirit of togetherness that this season brings, we hope your home is filled with warmth, connection, and joy.
It’s also a time when emotions can run high. The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be busy, overwhelming, or even heavy for some families. Please remember that you are never alone. If you find yourself needing support, resources, or even just a listening ear, we are always here to help however we can.
Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful holiday season surrounded by the people you love most.
Safety First: Keeping Your Little Ones Safe
6-12 Months
As your little one grows, their mobility and speed really start to take off. At this stage, babies can move suddenly and unpredictably, which makes high surfaces especially unsafe. Be sure never to leave your child unattended on beds, sofas, chairs, changing tables, or any elevated spot. Infants don’t yet have depth perception and can crawl or roll right off an edge in seconds. Keeping them on the floor or a safe, supervised surface is the best way to prevent falls.
12-18 Months
Your little one is probably walking, and maybe even trying to run, which means they’re exploring nonstop and often putting toys in their mouths. To help keep them safe, try to avoid letting them move around with toys in their mouths. Choose larger, soft toys instead of long or rigid ones, which can cause injury if they trip or take a tumble.
Learning & Development: Activities to Encourage Growth
Here are some activities suggested by the CDC Milestones app that you can do with your child this month to encourage their development:
Sensory Play: Create a sensory bin filled with safe items like rice, beans, or water beads. Let your child explore different textures.
Art Projects: Use non-toxic paints or crayons to let your child express their creativity. Simple finger painting can be a fun activity.
Music Time: Sing songs and play musical instruments together. This helps with auditory skills and rhythm.
Reading Corner: The Joy of Books
Did you know children who are read to for 20 minutes a day are exposed to 1.8 million words per year? Here are some books we are reading this month:
Gentle Sleep Tip: Helping Your Child Sleep Better
If your little one is waking frequently during the night, start by making sure they’re eating enough during the day. Hunger is one of the most common causes of overnight wakeups in infants. If you have an older child, frequent waking is often linked to behavior and consistent reinforcement of their behavior.
If you know your child's needs are met, gently encourage them to stay in their bed and fall asleep with you nearby for reassurance, while still giving them the space to settle on their own.
If you feel like you need extra support helping your little one get a good night's sleep, schedule a call with Keri. There’s still plenty of time to get them sleeping soundly through the night by Christmas Eve so Santa can visit!
Conclusion: Wishing You a Joyful December
That’s all for now! We’re wishing our nursery families a joyful December filled with magic, love, and a little extra sleep. Thank you for being such a special part of our Robbins Nest community.
-Keri Robbins
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