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Dec 2020
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Should You Lie To Your Kids About Santa ...

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When it comes to characters like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, parents often play along with elaborate charades. But what should grown-ups do when kids ask tough questions? (This episode originally ran in 2019.)

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