{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Robot Unicorn","title":"Should We Tell Kids Santa Is Real?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2361,"description":"In this episode, Jess and Scott tackle the polarizing topic of Santa Claus and holiday traditions as they answer the question: \"Should we tell kids Santa is real?\" They explore different approaches to discussing Santa with children - from treating him as a real person to presenting him as an imaginative character - all while emphasizing the importance of maintaining trust and connection with our kids.\r\n\r\nJess and Scott share valuable insights on fostering genuine gratitude during gift-giving, managing children's expectations and behaviours during holiday celebrations, and navigating family dynamics when different belief systems clash.\r\n\r\nThey also discuss why using Santa as a behaviour management tool can backfire\r\n\r\nand provide practical tips for making the holiday season magical regardless of your approach.\r\n\r\nThis must-listen episode provides thoughtful guidance for parents seeking to create meaningful holiday traditions while staying true to their values.\r\n\r\nJess mentions an episode where she introduces her hand puppet, \"Grumpy Sean.\" You can listen to the full episode about playfulness and teasing here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-ok-to-tease-your-kids/id1740816838?i=1000676474517].\r\n\r\nGet 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First [https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/] using the code ROBOTUNICORN.\r\n\r\nLearn more about the Solving Bedtime Battles course here [https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/solving-bedtime-battles/].\r\n\r\nWe'd love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net.\r\n\r\nCredits:\r\n\r\nEditing by The Pod Cabin [https://thepodcabin.com/]\r\n\r\nArtwork by Wallflower Studio [https://www.wallflowerstudio.co/]\r\n\r\nProduction by Nurtured First [https://nurturedfirst.com/]","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/83NN6wSpOuzPslu_L1UcQXmNb_obZM96j0xDgHNLn30/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYzFj/NjQwZGFmMzliNTQ2/OWU3YjczZDYzMDM5/ODlmYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}