NTM 441: ‘Is Santa real’ 2.0

Five years on from our first episode on this topic (episode 180) we revisit where our families are at and how we view the concept of lying and Santa. We hope this conversation closes some loops, opens some others, and gives you great conversation starters to decide how you want to do this with your family. In this this episode we discuss:Being the keeper of the magicThe responsibility that comes with knowingOur children moving to being *part* of the creation of magicConversations on sharing this knowledge with siblingsEventually the lie comes undoneAllowing kids to make their own narrativeAsking ‘what do you think?’Weaponising Santa and the ElfSanta threats coming from a place of desperation when you’re feeling threatenedThe defining factor on whether your child learning the truth is shattering or hurtful, rests on the degree to which you’ve used Santa as a tool for control and coercion.Considering the transition to knowing the truth, as a growth point in their relationship skills, by considering the needs and wants of others.Creating your own rituals, magic and family traditions

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