Explaining Santa to an older child doesn't have to be heartbreaking. Here's how to keep the Christmas spirit alive for your older child!

I love Christmas. Not "start the countdown in January" love Christmas, but I think it's such a special time. Having children in our lives makes that even more special. It makes me so sad that I've already had to figure out how to tell my kids that Santa isn't real but the dreaded day came

Agonising over how to explain Santa without lying? Want to know what to say about Santa? Explaining Santa to toddlers can be difficult so you want to get the facts straight. That way, when your child asks about Santa, you can give the right answer that aligns with your family values. Learn why modern Santa is a bad idea and the best response to Is Santa real. Also, how to keep the magic of Santa without lying to your kids? #christmas #parenting

When your child hits an age where they start to question Santa you are left with two options - Both of you keep pretending, OR tell them the truth. When my oldest hit that age we decided to tell her the truth, but go a step further. We wrote her a letter explaining what Santa really is, and inviting her to be Santa with us. Over the years the letter has changed and we now have three little Santa's in the house. They love feeling included and it has helped them to keep the magic of Christmas…

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How to tell your child the truth about Santa, including how to know it's time, tips for explaining, and a sample letter for your child.

Letter to child about santa