How to Prepare Your Kids for a Christmas Baking Photo Session?
If you’ve booked a Christmas baking photo session (or someone surprised you with one—hi, best gift ever!), you might be wondering, “How do I make sure my kids don’t lose it five minutes in?” I’ve done these sessions a few times now with my own kids and with friends, and I’ve learned a handful of tricks that turn potential chaos into the cutest photos you’ll ever have. Here they are, straight from the flour-covered trenches. 1. Have a “practice bake” a day or two before Kids do so much better when they know what’s coming. Do a mini cookie-baking session at home—put on the aprons, roll out some dough, sprinkle sprinkles everywhere. Let them get messy and see that it’s fun, not scary. It takes the novelty away so they’re not totally overwhelmed on the actual day. 2. Feed them first (but smart) A hungry kid = meltdown city. Give them a good meal or snack about an hour before you leave. Just skip anything that stains like spaghetti sauce or blueberries. Trust me on this one. 3. Bring a se...