Toddler
To Santa Or Not To Santa
The eternal holiday question: Is Santa lying to your kids, harmless fun…or something more meaningful than that?
Holidays
Santa-In-Law
I told my mother-in-law that her tradition of playing Santa before Christmas might be confusing to my young daughter and now she’s upset. What should I do?
Toddler
Here comes Santa Claus
As a child I was terrified of Santa. I had nightmares: a red-gloved hand clawing at my window, glass breaking downstairs while I hid under my bed. Who wouldn’t be scared of this creepy, omniscient stranger who was judging, ever judging? At the mall, he…
Young Child
The Lies We Tell
Lying is a necessary part of parenting. Any parent that tells me they never lie to their kids, well, I think they are lying.
Big Kid
Finding The Holiday Spirit With Teenagers
Tidings of comfort and joy can feel like a tall order in a household with children who are no longer truly children… but I think it’s still there if you look.
Young Child
Santa Stress!
My child who normally loves Christmas is very stressed out. Could it be related to the concept of Santa and having a feeling that everyone is lying?
Holidays
Elf on the Shelf: Holiday Games or Holiday Lies?
Mom needs advice on how to handle Elf on the Shelf and neighbor kids who still believe in the magic.
Holidays
Dear Santa, Here’s My Christmas List
We’ve got the scoop on writing to Santa — including his address, and how to get a response!
Holidays
Letter to Santa (Free Printable)
Writing a letter to Santa is an annual event and we help you out with this free printable stationery.
Holidays
Track Santa!
Remember how as children it seemed like Christmas Eve was the longest day of the year? Just visit Norad Tracks Santa and start tracking Santa as he visits other children around the world. Or, just watching obsessively.
Holidays
Personalized Santa Video
A message from the North Pole so believable that you’ll have your kids on their best behavior as Christmas approaches.