An opinion columnist explains her decision not to teach her children to believe in Santa Claus. The author wanted to avoid the eventual "lie" and potential breakdown of trust with her children.

Christmas time with kids is filled with warm, cozy traditions: Listening to Christmas music while decorating the tree, going to look at Christmas lights with hot chocolate in hand, and taking the kids ...

Every December, stressed-out parents joke about it. A defiant toddler scribbles on the wall and suddenly someone mutters, “Santa’s bringing you coal this year.” For generations, the threat has been ...