What to Do When One Child Knows the Truth About Santa (and the Other Still Believes)

Описание: When one child knows the truth about Santa and a younger sibling still believes, the holidays can feel… delicate. In this episode, Dr. Andrea “Dr. Dre” Mata (clinical child psychologist and parenting coach) walks you through a simple plan to keep the magic alive without lying, pitting siblings against each other, or turning Christmas into a stress test.

You’ll learn how to anchor the conversation to your family values, invite the older child into the “helper” role (so they feel trusted, not tricked), set clear expectations about what to say around younger kids, and create new traditions everyone can enjoy—whether they believe or not. We’ll also cover age-appropriate scripts, how to handle slip-ups, and what to do once all your kids are in on the secret so the season stays about connection, not consumer pressure.

If this helped, share it with a parent friend who’s juggling big kids and little believers this year.

Dr. Andrea Mata (affectionately known as "Dr. Dre" by her friends) is a PhD clinical psychologist who is on a mission to throat-punch the mental health crisis by reversing the devastating damage that gentle parenting has done to Gen Z!

To learn more about her work, inquire about 1-on-1 coaching, or request her to speak at your next event, head to: https://www.andreadmata.com

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