Santa letters for siblings: how to make each one different

How to write it

Give each child their own moment

One thing per child that the other did not do this year.

Let Santa notice how they treat each other

A kind word about sharing a room or teaching a game goes a long way.

Do not compare

No "like your sister." Each letter stands alone.

Match the length

Roughly equal letters prevent the other kind of comparison.

An example

Dear Mia, I saw you teach your brother how to tie his shoes, even when it took eleven tries. Patience like that is rare, and I wrote it down.

Another way to say it

Dear Leo, I heard you let your sister choose the movie three times in a row. That is not easy, and I noticed. I also noticed how fast you can run now. The elves are impressed.

These are examples we wrote to show the tone. They are not customers’ letters.

Questions parents ask

Should siblings get the same Santa letter?

No. Children compare letters closely. Each one should mention something only that child did, even if the letters are the same length and tone.

How do I keep Santa letters fair between children?

Give each child one specific achievement and one kind act, keep the letters about the same length, and avoid comparing them to each other.

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