Journal

Children’s questions & feelings

Questions about Santa, expectations and disappointment about presents. Find starting points for a conversation that fits your child.

Children’s questions & feelings 4

The older child can still enjoy Christmas without being made responsible for a younger sibling’s belief.

If noise, crowds or surprises are hard for your child, let them open gifts at their own pace.

If your child compares gifts with a friend, let them tell you what hurt before you explain your family’s choices.

When your child asks outright, listen first and answer the question they actually mean.