Great question Mandy! While I think every parent needs to ultimately make that decision themselves, I for one believe in allowing kids to believe in Santa as long as possible. So until they come up with some comments or questions that hint at the fact that they really don’t believe anymore, I would continue to tell them that Santa is real and go through all the fun traditions like hanging stockings and putting out cookies for him that go along with believing in the guy in red. Enjoy those traditions while you can. All three of your kids will grow up fast enough.

Merry Christmas!

Great question and kudos to you  for involving you child and making sure he or she becomes more aware of the environment and the part he or she plays in it.

I would start with some simple recycling crafts like turning a can into a pencil holder, making homemade paper out of old newspapers and the likes.  Here are some other great earth day projects for the whole family… of course they can be done any day of the year

While you’re working on these crafts and activities talk to your child about why you are doing them and how it impacts the environment.

Keep an eye out for some local earth day activities today and this coming weekend and stop by your local library. They should have quite a few books on the topic as well and can help you choose one or two that are appropriate for your child.