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Nov 2019
18m 23s

Is It OK To Lie About Santa And The Toot...

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Magical thinking is part of childhood, and when it comes to characters like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, parents often play along with elaborate charades. Here's what to do when kids start aging out of the magic and asking tough questions. 
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