How to be an Elf on the Shelf Parent

1. How to be an E Ellff o on n t th he e S Sh he ellff Parent?

2. How to be an Elf on the Shelf Parent? How to be an Elf on the Shelf Parent? So you’ve decided to be an elf on the shelf parent. Your kids won’t stop nagging about it, and now Santa knows who’s naughty and nice. How to be an elf on the shelf parent? The elf on the shelf tradition is a fun holiday tradition that helps kids understand the magic of Santa. Plus, it is a great way to build anticipation for Christmas day! It’s not as easy as you think, elf on the shelf parenting is hard work. So here are a few tips for elf on the shelf parenting to help your nagging elf on the shelf kids.

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4. 01 01 G Giiv ve e h hiim m o or r h he er r a a n na am me. e. Santa Claus is always looking for new elves to guide and assist him on his journey and Santa would be guided on to whom (elf) he’ll call once your gift is ready. Your gift might be delivered to a different kid because your elf doesn't have a name for Santa to call on.

5. 02 02 H He e o or r s sh he e a ar rr riiv ve es s w wh he en ne ev ve er r h he e w wa an nt ts s The traditional explanation for the Elf on the Shelf is that during the holiday season, Santa Claus sends a scout elf to watch over each child. If they're being naughty, then their Christmas presents will be less than desirable. But this elf will be arriving without you knowing it months before Christmas to check on the kids and report to Santa if they’re being naughty or nice.

6. 03 03 Y Yo ou ur r e ellff s sh ho ou ulld d b be e o on n t tr re en nd d Elf doesn’t only have Christmas costumes. You can decide on what your elf should wear on every occasion. Based on your elf’s favorite color, based on your elf’s skin color, if you want your elf to look like a hero, or to have a Hawaiian vibe etc.

7. What if I What if I forgot to forgot to move my elf move my elf on the on the shelf? shelf?

8. Have no fear-- your Elf on the Shelf is not lost forever!

9. It’s not the end of the world if your elf isn’t where he’s supposed to be when your children wake up in the morning. Act like it’s part of the magic; say you’ve heard elves can do this and it might mean he has something exciting up his sleeve. Maybe he can have assumed a new position when you get home from school, or when your child wakes up from an afternoon nap. The biggest thing that helps me is to wake up in the morning. Act like it’s part of the magic; say you’ve heard elves can do this and it might mean he has something exciting up his sleeve. Maybe he can have assumed a new position when you get home from school, or when your child wakes up from an afternoon nap. The biggest thing that helps me is to set a little reminder to beep on my phone at 10pm every evening, just in case.

10. And if you do forget to move your elf, don't worry. You can always get creative and have him in another spot when your children wake up the next morning. Just remember that he has been watching so you should keep it appropriate! Your kids will love it no matter what! In the event that there is a mischievous elf on the shelf--that is, your elf was moved to a new spot without you knowing--many parents have come up with ways to get creative and make their kids believe that the elf moved on his own. Some of these ideas include moving the elf to a hiding spot in the morning, before your children are awake. This trick can be especially fun around Halloween, when the elf can be moved to a spooky hiding spot. Or, you could cut out an empty box and put some straw or crinkled up paper inside it; your elf will now be hidden in plain sight!

11. To keep things moving along smoothly, check out these 40 Elf on the Shelf ideas for inspiration. There are also a few new books you can check out, such as "Elf on the Loose" or "A Christmas Adventure: A New York Times Bestseller." And if that doesn't work, there is always the Underpants Elf! Whatever you decide to do, don't let it ruin your holiday spirit.

12. So don't sweat it if you miss moving your elf -- just have fun with him in his new spot, or create your own story to explain his absence. Trust us, the elves are watching so they won't mind at all! And remember, you can never run out of Elf on the Shelf ideas . Finally, set a little reminder to beep on my phone at 10pm every evening, just in case. And if your elf does go missing, there are lots of things you can do to find him!