What It's Like To Be... A Professional Santa Claus
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Dec 20, 2023 Larry Jefferson, a professional Santa Claus based in Dallas, discusses his experience attending 'Santa School', handling kids' requests Santa could never grant, and the impact of their race as a black Santa Claus. They also talk about sleigh refurbishing, payment arrangements for Santas, and childhood memories of Christmas.
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Use Parent Notes To Personalize Visits
- Use parent dossiers to personalize interactions and support discipline goals.
- Reference the elf or notes to surprise the child and reinforce positive behavior cues.
Middle-Of-The-Night Santa Call
- Larry received a 12:30 AM call from a father who put his son on the line to talk to Santa about not sleeping.
- He switched to 'Santa mode' and comforted the child while offering behavior guidance to parents.
Practice Helpful Phrases With Kids
- Coach children into helpful actions by practicing phrases during a visit.
- Prompt them to ask 'Mom, what can I do to help?' to create tangible behavior change at home.