It's the question every parents dreads. No, not "Can I borrow the car?", but "Is Santa real?" Thankfully I'm not quite there yet with my daughter, but if you want to be prepared - click here for our expert advice on tackling the Father Christmas dilemma!

See you in seven,
Catherine.
Editor, Raisingkids.co.uk

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New! Toddler's Limited Diet How to deal with a fussy eater who won't try anything new - click here.		Silent Nights?! Sleepless nights and breasts the size of mountains - read our new mum's baby blog here.
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