The Surprising Truth Behind Santa Claus - What Parents NEED to Know

Did your kids make it on the nice list this year?

Join Stephanie and Albert as they unpack the good and bad about the myth of Santa Claus.

They explore the history of Santa Claus, discuss a real-life alternative, and provide arguments for and against introducing the Santa Claus myth in your home.

The key topics they discuss are:

The dark side of using the naughty and nice list to nudge children toward certain behaviors

Why the language you use around positive and negative behaviors matters (especially for more sensitive children)

A new way to think about “Good” and “Bad”

How to reframe these stories to better fit your family’s values

You know your kid best. You know your family values best. This episode is all about raising thoughtful discussion to support informed parenting.

Let us know your thoughts! Leave a comment on YouTube or email info@mission.org.

Mentions:

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Nonviolent Communication (Book)

Mary Magdalene

Please note: Stephanie mentions an episode of Mission Daily that discusses the book “Nonviolent Communication.” This episode will be released on December 27th.

(00:00) Preview
(00:36) The Santa Claus Debate
(05:43) Saint Nicholas vs. Modern Santa Claus
(07:30) Importance of Unconditional Love in Parenting
(10:14) Challenges in Parenting and Communication
(12:07) Cultural Norms and Parental Expectations
(15:15) Impact of Parental Actions and Words on Children
(20:29) Personal Parenting Experiences and Insights
(23:55) Sibling Dynamics and Navigating Complex Family Relationships
(28:54) Parental Influence on Individual Growth
(34:24) Reflections on Personal Relationships and Divorce
(36:58) Making The Right Choices in Parenting and Personal Life
(42:38) The Role of Education and Parenting Philosophies
(45:36) Influence of External Knowledge on Parenting
(48:41) Closing Thoughts on Parenting and Personal Growth
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