Even the most itbsy bitsy, teeny weeny, smallest gesture of love can make a child happy. Talk of gifts and a child's face lightens up. Give ur child lots of small thoughtful gifts. Mention that u have a small gift for them and see the excitement. U can even use the old leftover giftwrappers to cover up small small things. Be Creative. It can be a chocolate,something special u have made out of paper or even a handmade card. Give it as a gift when they come from school to surprise them or give it as a reward for being good. They will cherish it and make surprises for u too.
