Children’s questions & feelings
Questions about Santa, expectations and disappointment about presents. Find starting points for a conversation that fits your child.
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Children’s questions & feelings
When an older sibling has figured out the Santa story
Let your older child choose whether to help. Adults can handle the younger children’s questions.
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Planning a calmer Christmas morning for a sensory-sensitive child
A simple plan can help when visitors, gifts and unfamiliar sounds all arrive at once.
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When a child asks why Santa gave someone else more
A gift comparison can sting. Help your child feel heard without turning presents into a measure of worth.
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When your child asks whether Santa is real
A question at school, in the car or after seeing a receipt may call for different answers. Listen before deciding how much to say.
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