I’d like to share a few of our holiday traditions that revolve around reading. We’ve compiled a stack of 25 Christmas themed picture books. Each night, starting on the first of the month we include one in our read aloud time before bed. On the night of the 25th, we read what was their favorite … Continue reading Holiday Reading Tips
I love this mom’s answer to her child about Santa. I especially love, “Santa is love and magic and hope and happiness.” While she is honest with her child that she is the one who fills the stockings and wraps the presents, she also keep the spirit and the joy alive in her answer. Enjoy! … Continue reading A Great Answer About Santa
Every year, around this time, I get asked how to balance the fun of Christmas and being honest with your children about Santa. In our house, we’ve struck a balance by avoiding a direct answer. When eight-year-old Alicen started asking if Santa was real, we answered something along the lines of, “he’s real in the hearts of the people who believe in him.” or, “santa … Continue reading Our Answer to the Santa Question
Parenting by Dr. Rene 