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Study examines motives behind Santa myth

http://www.eurekalert.org/rss/business.xml  Sun, 12/07/2008 - 23:00

(University of Montreal) In 1896, 54 percent of parents said they perpetuated the myth of Santa since it made their children happy; compared with 73 percent in 1979 and 80 percent in 2000.


 

Parents wrestle with discussing the economy

MSNBC.com: Business  Sun, 12/07/2008 - 15:02

"I've explained the situation, and I've also avoided it," says Mimi Chacin, a mom and business owner in Miami whose husband lost his job in advertising, about discussing the economy with her son Diego and other child.It's a tough economy out there, even for a kid.

And many parents are wondering how to broach the subject.



 

Sometimes, it's OK to tell your kids you're broke

Newsvine - business  Sun, 12/07/2008 - 13:06

It's a tough economy out there, even for a kid. And many parents are wondering how to broach the subject.


 

QLUBB Helps Group of People Improve Communication, Increase Coll...

Small Business News From 24-7 Press Release  Tue, 12/02/2008 - 01:00

Web 2.0 social collaboration solution helps dance academy improve organization and efficiency and reduces email overload among staff and parents


 

Parents' desperate plea: No more ads for toys

Newsvine - business  Sat, 11/29/2008 - 15:51

In a season that inspires earnest letters about toys, one notable batch is being sent not by kids to Santa's workshop but by parents to the executive suites of real-world toy makers.


 

Parents' plea: No more ads for toys

MSNBC.com: Business  Sat, 11/29/2008 - 15:26

Jessica Luu, left, looks for deals Friday as her friend's baby, Kaylee Oliver, sits in a cart at Toys "R" Us in Selma, Texas.In a season that inspires earnest letters about toys, one notable batch is being sent not by kids to Santa's workshop but by parents to the executive suites of real-world toy makers.



 

Meltdown fallout: some parents rethink toy-buying

Newsvine - business  Sat, 11/29/2008 - 12:32

In a season that inspires earnest letters about toys, one notable batch is being sent not by kids to Santa's workshop but by parents to the executive suites of real-world toy makers.


 

To Buy Children’s Gifts, Mothers Do Without

NYT > Business  Tue, 11/25/2008 - 21:21

Parents, especially mothers, are putting off personal spending to buy their children the latest toys.

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Good tidings! Toy recalls down before holidays

MSNBC.com: Business  Wed, 11/12/2008 - 09:38

The lead-tainted toy scare that hammered the industry and frightened parents last holiday season has eased, but there are still concerns that problem toys may still be out there.