Meg Britton

Time is tricky. Sometimes it drags on and on , while other times it seems like years have passed in a blink of an eye.

I’ve been open about slowing down lately. Trying to soak in that last couple months before returning to work, but I’ve also been slowing down for these one on one moments.

Less phone, less chores, less tv. Just time in the sun, with full attention. It’s challenging but the reward has been huge.

I’ve seen the micro moments that I might have missed. The small moments of play between the two kids, the brief snuggles on the sun couch before he runs off to play, watching him growing braver and bolder and more independent.

I’m not sure how I’ll feel when I finally start back at work, but I know 100% that I’ll be glad I stopped and slowed down this summer.
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To Santa or Not to Santa? The newest debate that has the parenting community up in arms ⬇️
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The cancel culture is at it again and this time the target is good ‘ol St.Nick
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If you’re just coming to the heated debate that was first introduced to me by .mama I’ll fill you in quickly.
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Santa is now a no good Rascal who teaches kids to distrust their parents. Telling your kids that Santa gives you presents takes away from the reality that parents are the true heroes of Christmas and that Santa is just for scaring your kids into being good.
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As a kid who grew up sleeping under the tree each Christmas Eve and would wake up to delight as the presents that Santa and even the reindeer left, I can tell you that I don’t distrust my parents any less.
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Obviously Each parent can choose what’s right for your family, but saying that revealing the secret of the Santa sham is a “truth building exercise” is a little ho ho horrible to me.
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What do you think? Should Santa stuff his own stocking this year or can we let kids hold onto a little Santa magic? Comment below ⬇️