Archive for the ‘Parenting’ Category
November 18th, 2009
Has anyone taken a different route in telling your child about Santa Claus?
the9thavecheyenne asked:
Any ideas/reasons for telling your child either differently or not about Santa Claus?
Niko
Any ideas/reasons for telling your child either differently or not about Santa Claus?
Niko
November 18th, 2009
How Do You Handle Santa Claus And All Of The Other Holiday Myths In Your House?
MichL asked:
I don’t want to get into a debate but many people are now secularizing themselves away from religion. Many of the holiday characters especially Santa Claus are linked with Christianity and other religions.
I don’t want to get into a debate but many people are now secularizing themselves away from religion. Many of the holiday characters especially Santa Claus are linked with Christianity and other religions.
I wanted to know if you still raise your kids into believing in The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, Tooth Fairy or you are not bothering at all with the fairy tale stories. Just curious to see what newer parents are raising their kids to believe.
i was raised on all of the myth fairy tale holiday characters and was quite devastated when I found out they were not real and i was lied to about all of this by my parents.
Harper
November 12th, 2009
Dressing Up as Santa Claus? Tips and Pointers
Suie Roberts asked:
When buying your Santa costume there are some things that you need to consider to pass yourself off as an authentic Santa Claus.
Santa is rather a plump fellow with a ‘little round belly, that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly’ – ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. Father Christmas isn’t a heavy drinker, he doesn’t have a beer belly. Obviously he is plump because he eats all those mince pies on Christmas Eve. Anyway, my point is that unless you also over do it on the mince pies, you’re going to have to make yourself plump. The easiest way to do this is to sew tape ties on to the top of a cushion, so that you can wear it around your waist like an apron. You may need to give your new belly a bit of manual assistance to wobble like jelly when you laugh. When buying or renting your costume, make sure that you buy a size that will accommodate your new figure.
Santa is also known for his rosy cheeks ‘His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry’ – ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. Of course being out in the night air so long on Christmas Eve, it’s no wonder that his cheeks are rosy. Make your cheeks and nose rosy by applying some pink blusher. Make a pink circle on each cheek and a smaller one on the tip of your nose. Don’t worry if you feel a little foolish, it will look great when you have the full costume on.
Santa’s boots are very individual, you can’t get away with just wearing black wellingtons. Santa rides on a sleigh, he doesn’t wear boots to keep his feet dry, he wears them to keep warm. Your boots need to appear to be fur lined and they need to have a fleecy turnover at the top of the boot.
Finally, you need to perfect your “Ho, Ho, Ho.” It needs to be in a low pitch and needs to sound happy. Santa’s trademark “Ho, Ho, Ho” isn’t just Santa’s chuckle for when he finds something amusing, but he also uses it when he makes a mistake. So if he leaves sooty foot prints on the carpet “Ho, Ho, Ho,.” If he knocks your Christmas tree over “Ho, Ho, Ho” and with cold numb fingers, Santa is often clumsy.
If you are dressing up as Christmas time, please make sure that you abide by this advice and do not blemish Santa’s reputation, but do have a splendid time. Laugh lots, and hover around the mince pies!
Rachel
When buying your Santa costume there are some things that you need to consider to pass yourself off as an authentic Santa Claus.
Santa is rather a plump fellow with a ‘little round belly, that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly’ – ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. Father Christmas isn’t a heavy drinker, he doesn’t have a beer belly. Obviously he is plump because he eats all those mince pies on Christmas Eve. Anyway, my point is that unless you also over do it on the mince pies, you’re going to have to make yourself plump. The easiest way to do this is to sew tape ties on to the top of a cushion, so that you can wear it around your waist like an apron. You may need to give your new belly a bit of manual assistance to wobble like jelly when you laugh. When buying or renting your costume, make sure that you buy a size that will accommodate your new figure.
Santa is also known for his rosy cheeks ‘His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry’ – ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. Of course being out in the night air so long on Christmas Eve, it’s no wonder that his cheeks are rosy. Make your cheeks and nose rosy by applying some pink blusher. Make a pink circle on each cheek and a smaller one on the tip of your nose. Don’t worry if you feel a little foolish, it will look great when you have the full costume on.
Santa’s boots are very individual, you can’t get away with just wearing black wellingtons. Santa rides on a sleigh, he doesn’t wear boots to keep his feet dry, he wears them to keep warm. Your boots need to appear to be fur lined and they need to have a fleecy turnover at the top of the boot.
Finally, you need to perfect your “Ho, Ho, Ho.” It needs to be in a low pitch and needs to sound happy. Santa’s trademark “Ho, Ho, Ho” isn’t just Santa’s chuckle for when he finds something amusing, but he also uses it when he makes a mistake. So if he leaves sooty foot prints on the carpet “Ho, Ho, Ho,.” If he knocks your Christmas tree over “Ho, Ho, Ho” and with cold numb fingers, Santa is often clumsy.
If you are dressing up as Christmas time, please make sure that you abide by this advice and do not blemish Santa’s reputation, but do have a splendid time. Laugh lots, and hover around the mince pies!
Rachel
November 12th, 2009
How do i introduce my child into believing in santa claus?
JennieDee asked:
I have a one year old little boy. He’s my first born and I would like to give him the magical feeling of believing in Santa Claus no matter how temporary it will turn out to be. But since I don’t really remember ever truly believing in Santa, I don’t know how to go about introducing my son to the belief…Any suggestions?
Jenny
I have a one year old little boy. He’s my first born and I would like to give him the magical feeling of believing in Santa Claus no matter how temporary it will turn out to be. But since I don’t really remember ever truly believing in Santa, I don’t know how to go about introducing my son to the belief…Any suggestions?
Jenny
November 9th, 2009
3 Easy ways to keep your child believing in Santa Claus
Sandra asked:
Every year, it can be a challenge for parents to find the perfect gifts for their kids, while also trying to keep the magic of Christmas alive by fostering their belief in Santa Claus.
Young kids want to continue believing in Santa Claus and really enjoy the magical feeling of Christmas. There are several ways to keep that belief strong, even with kids who are getting older and are a bit skeptical. With the recessionary economy, parents all over the country are looking for creative ways to have a great family Christmas without breaking the bank. There are a few ways to renew your child’s belief in Santa Claus:
Milk and Cookies for Santa: Small children believe that Santa enjoys cookies and milk. Leaving cookies and milk is a great way for your child to thank Santa for all the presents. It’s a great way to show your child that you too believe in Santa Claus.
Carrots for Rudolph: Don’t forget Rudolph and the reindeer. Kids know that Santa gets milk and cookies, but what about Santa’s reindeer? Go outside and have your kids put out carrots for the reindeer to give them energy for their long journey, and imagine their delight when the carrots are gone in the morning.
Piece of Santa’s Suit: For those kids who are skeptical, leaving a piece of Santa’s suit that he lost on his way out is a great idea that will foster your child’s believe in St Nick again. While the kids are sound asleep, put a piece of red fabric by the fireplace or Christmas tree, representing a piece of Santa’s suit that was ripped off when he came down the chimney. Your child will keep this piece as evidence and will look forward to next Christmas to return that piece of Santa’s suit.
Letter From Santa: Receiving a letter from Santa can create lasting memories and build an exciting Christmas for any child. There are many websites that offer to write to your child a letter from Santa. Make sure you find one that is credible with a reasonable price. If you have trouble finding one, visit SantaMailPost.com. For a limited time, customers can receive $2 off each letter ordered. On top of that, they even offer a free Santa Claus Good List sticker. Imagine the excitement on your child’s face when they receive a letter from Santa.
Most importantly, be as excited as your kids are about Christmas. You’re creating memories that they will remember fondly and traditions that they may follow with their own kids someday!
Annalise
Every year, it can be a challenge for parents to find the perfect gifts for their kids, while also trying to keep the magic of Christmas alive by fostering their belief in Santa Claus.
Young kids want to continue believing in Santa Claus and really enjoy the magical feeling of Christmas. There are several ways to keep that belief strong, even with kids who are getting older and are a bit skeptical. With the recessionary economy, parents all over the country are looking for creative ways to have a great family Christmas without breaking the bank. There are a few ways to renew your child’s belief in Santa Claus:
Milk and Cookies for Santa: Small children believe that Santa enjoys cookies and milk. Leaving cookies and milk is a great way for your child to thank Santa for all the presents. It’s a great way to show your child that you too believe in Santa Claus.
Carrots for Rudolph: Don’t forget Rudolph and the reindeer. Kids know that Santa gets milk and cookies, but what about Santa’s reindeer? Go outside and have your kids put out carrots for the reindeer to give them energy for their long journey, and imagine their delight when the carrots are gone in the morning.
Piece of Santa’s Suit: For those kids who are skeptical, leaving a piece of Santa’s suit that he lost on his way out is a great idea that will foster your child’s believe in St Nick again. While the kids are sound asleep, put a piece of red fabric by the fireplace or Christmas tree, representing a piece of Santa’s suit that was ripped off when he came down the chimney. Your child will keep this piece as evidence and will look forward to next Christmas to return that piece of Santa’s suit.
Letter From Santa: Receiving a letter from Santa can create lasting memories and build an exciting Christmas for any child. There are many websites that offer to write to your child a letter from Santa. Make sure you find one that is credible with a reasonable price. If you have trouble finding one, visit SantaMailPost.com. For a limited time, customers can receive $2 off each letter ordered. On top of that, they even offer a free Santa Claus Good List sticker. Imagine the excitement on your child’s face when they receive a letter from Santa.
Most importantly, be as excited as your kids are about Christmas. You’re creating memories that they will remember fondly and traditions that they may follow with their own kids someday!
Annalise
November 8th, 2009
How would never introducing a child to Santa Claus affect him?
xoil1321321432423 asked:
Since Santa Claus is such a big part of American culture, what do you think the effect would be on a child who was told from the start that Santa isn’t real?
Chasity
Since Santa Claus is such a big part of American culture, what do you think the effect would be on a child who was told from the start that Santa isn’t real?
Chasity
November 6th, 2009
Is it possible that a 10 year old boy still believes in Santa Claus?
kana121569 asked:
My coworker has a 10 year old son, who attends public school, that she claims still believes in Santa Claus.
My coworker has a 10 year old son, who attends public school, that she claims still believes in Santa Claus.
I tell her there is no way that he still believes at that age. She insists that he tells her everything and wouldn’t lie about this. I told her that he is just playing along because he is smart enough to see that pretending to believe makes her happy.
What do you think? Am I wrong and 10 year olds still truly believe in Santa?
Imani
is it bad to teach your kids about Santa Claus?
Our daughter is 3yrs and 8 months now. I was telling her the story about Santa Claus and she was getting real excited. But then my wife starts telling me that she doesn’t think it’s a good idea to give her false incentives to be good. She also gives the old “I never believed in Santa Claus as a child and I turned out fine” routine. As for me, I just don’t see the harm in it- sure, one day we’ll tell her the truth when she’s old enough to understand that her parents are just doing it to give her a special experience once a year. For now, I’m just enjoying her excitement about Christmas.
So my question is: do you think there’s any disadvantages to teaching your children the Santa Claus myth? Do you think children would be affected negatively because you told them blatant mistruths?
Celia