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Is it OK for a 10 year old to believe in Santa?

Is it OK for a 10 year old to believe in Santa?

“It’s not an overnight shift in thinking,” says Laura Lamminen, Ph. D., a pediatric psychologist at Children’s Health℠, “and there’s no set age where children should know the truth about Santa Claus.” Dr. Lamminen says each family and each child within that family will be ready to talk about Santa at different ages.

What should I ask a 10 year old?

9 Cool Questions to Ask Your Kid

  • What do you know how to do that you can teach to others?
  • If you could be a sound, what would it be?
  • What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you?
  • What do you think your life will be like in the future?
  • What is the most wonderful thing that ever happened to you?
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What should I ask Santa for?

20 Questions with Santa Claus

  • Your first job.
  • The job you always wanted as a child.
  • Your pet peeve.
  • Complete this sentence: On December 24th I …
  • Your biggest indulgence.
  • One thing no one knows about you.
  • Three things you would want with you on a deserted island.
  • Your favourite reindeer.

Can you ask Santa for a phone?

Now, kids can reach the big guy in the North Pole by phone! That’s right, Kris Kringle has a direct line: (951) 262-3062.

What should I get my 10-year-old son for Christmas?

It’s tricky to shop gifts for 10-year-olds at the toy store. But the most simple games for the great outdoors excites any age. Find a supersized kite, gift your tween his own wheels (like a scooter), or give camping gear and plan a weekend to set up tent under the moonlight.

Does Santa give or take credit for your Christmas gifts?

It seems that every Christmas season, a Facebook post about presents from Santa goes viral. The gist is that Santa should give one small gift and the parents should take credit for the rest. These posts are invariably hotly debated in the comments as holiday emotions run high.

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What should you ask for Christmas this year?

To get the most out of Christmas (and minimise your useless-gift-storing space) don’t skip out on padding your wish list with items that would actually make your day-to-day life easier, like… 1. A good food processor. Ask for one with several blades and functions, like this one from Phillips, and start saving yourself loads of time on chopping.

When should my child stop believing in Santa Claus?

So we make a point of being thankful for what we have and also to encourage empathy for those who have less. The unfairness in the world doesn’t start or end with Santa. The average age for kids to stop believing in Santa is 8 year old. Teaching my child to be sensitive to others will hopefully last him much longer.