How to write it
Name the change plainly
A new house, a new baby, a new classroom. Children feel seen when the hard thing is said out loud.
Praise how they coped
Making one new friend, being gentle with the baby, sleeping in the new room.
Reassure them Santa knows the new address
It is a real worry, and an easy one to settle.
Do not promise to fix what Santa cannot
For wishes that are not things, warmth is enough.
An example
Another way to say it
These are examples we wrote to show the tone. They are not customers’ letters.
Questions parents ask
Will Santa find us after we move?
Yes, and it helps to say so in the letter. "I have your new address" is one of the most reassuring lines a child can read after a move.
What if my child wishes for something Santa cannot bring?
When the wish is not a thing, such as someone coming home or getting well, the kindest letter does not promise to try. It simply says Santa heard the wish and is thinking of the family.
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