December 04, 2025

EP 61 - Are We Ruining Christmas? Telling Our Kids the Truth About Santa

46 minutes

⚠️ Parent-only episode alert: If you’ve got little ears around who still believe in the magic of Christmas, maybe save this one for later!In this episode of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle get real about Christmas, Santa, and the Elf on the Shelf now that their girls are 10. From accidentally throwing away all the elves during a move (yep, ALL of them) to navigating what to say when your kids start asking the hard questions, they unpack the tension between keeping the magic alive and being honest, faith-filled parents.You’ll hear funny and chaotic Busby-life updates—kitten-sitting over Thanksgiving, Bo and Gus meeting a cat for the first time, Ava’s cat allergy flare-up, Adam’s smoked Good Ranchers ham, and Danielle’s “I’ve fallen twice in two days” saga. Then they dig into the deeper side: What is Christmas really about? How do you transition from “Santa brings the gifts” to teaching your kids about generosity, Jesus, and doing good for others without expecting anything in return?If you’re a parent wrestling with when (and how) to talk to your kids about Santa, or you just love peeking behind the reality-TV curtain of the Busby family’s real life, this one’s for you.Poncho Outdoors – Description BlurbFor the man who doesn’t ask for much but deserves the best, get him Poncho Outdoors. Adam’s favorite shirts are tough enough to work in and stylish enough to wear out, with standard, slim, and tall fits plus flannels, denim, and breathable performance fabrics. First-time purchasers get $10 off + free shipping when you shop Adam’s favorites at PonchoOutdoors.com (link in show notes). Free shipping, free returns, and free exchanges to make sure the fit is just right.Cozy Earth – Description BlurbWind down from the Christmas chaos with Cozy Earth bedding and loungewear—soft, breathable, and temperature-regulating thanks to viscose from bamboo. Use code MORETHAN at CozyEarth.com for 40% off until December 12th, and 20% off afterward. Every order comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty, so you can gift (or keep!) comfort that lasts all year.

Welcome to "More Than Reality" with Adam and Danielle Busby, the proud parents of 6 beautiful daughters—5 of whom made history as the first set of all-female quintuplets born in the United States. After 10 incredible seasons of our hit TV show OutDaughtered on TLC, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our extraordinary life like never before. Join us as we navigate the joys and challenges of raising a family of 8, share unfiltered stories from our journey, and explore everything from parenting tips to personal growth. It’s life, love, laughter, and a whole lot of chaos—because our reality is so much more than what you’ve seen on screen.Tune in each week for a candid look into our world, where the real adventure begins when the cameras stop rolling.

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