The concept of Santa Claus is just one of those things that's in the air during the holiday season; our kids will catch it one way or another. But the extent to which we indulge in the magic (lie!) of Santa and the way we work through the eventual unraveling is a parenting responsibility worth giving some thought.
John is about to enter this holiday season with a three-year-old who's only just starting to become aware of Santa Claus. Patrick helps him work through whether and how he'll go about it. Oh, and this article from PBS NewsHour helps too.
32 // Nostalgia
31 // Perception of Time
30 // Cultivating Character (Avoiding Entitlement)
29 // Forming Identity
28 // Halloween
27 // Grasping Death
26 // Parenting Hacks
25 // Exposure to Violent Themes
24 // The Power of Limitations
23 // Breastfeeding
22 // Attaining Joy
21 // Childcare?
20 // Family Vacations
19 // Kids Birthday Parties
18 // Sharing a Passion for Movies
17 // Judging Other Parents
16 // Screen Time
15 // Irrational Fears
14 // Answering the "Why" Question
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