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Christmas in July? At Unicorn Square we believe in magic all year round.  Magical thinking is a powerful element of childhood development and is believed to contribute to developing the skills of communication, creativity, and social skills. Click here to read Oxford Scholarship article - Magical Thinking and Children's Cognitive Development Parents and teachers are well practiced at highlighting the magic of Christmas, believing in Santa, and fostering that belief in children. During Christmas eyes light up, feelings of goodness surround us, and it can be truly magical. Thoughts of "goodwill towards men" and being thankful are abundant. Children believe...