Parent-Approved Tips<br />for Having the ‘Santa Talk’<br />With Your Kids.<br />Whether we like it or not, kids eventually<br />grow up and grow out of believing the “magical<br />myth” surrounding Santa Claus.<br />Here are some tips from parents on how to handle<br />the big reveal and answer your child's questions.<br />1. Emphasize the<br />underlying spirit of Santa.<br />Let them know that Santa’s generosity and love<br />exists in a broader sense during the holiday season.<br />2. Stress that Santa<br />is as real as you<br />believe him to be. .<br />This method will allow children to continue<br />believing if they want to, but also explains why<br />it's okay for others not to still believe.<br />3. Allow them to participate<br />in the nonbeliever fun. .<br />Show them that the idea of Santa is real and include<br />your kids in the process of getting gifts for others. .<br />4. Encourage them not to<br />ruin the fun for others. .<br />Explain to them that although they’re not<br />believers anymore, others still are and it’s<br />important to allow them to keep believing.
