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boo basket - kid carrying halloween basket

Boo Baskets: The Halloween tradition I surprisingly don’t hate

Here’s how I plan on implementing our family’s Boo Basket this year, while keeping things simple.

Updated Oct. 07, 2024
halloween for kids with sensory processing disorder

Halloween can be terrifying for kids with sensory processing disorder

My son has a deeply rooted phobia of skeletons that started when he was two-years-old. From late August through October, when all the Halloween decorations are out, I dread entering any store with him.

Updated Sep. 30, 2024
Mom asks about neighbors' scary Halloween decorations

Mom goes viral for complaining about her neighborhood’s scary Halloween decorations

"In a neighborhood with children, why decorate your home with such horror?"

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
beetlejuice halloween decorations

Bring the afterlife to life with these spooktacular Beetlejuice decorations

Grab your Handbook for the Recently Deceased and get ready to turn your home into a gothically gorgeous tribute to Beetlejuice!

Updated Aug. 16, 2024
kids getting candy trick or treating Halloween candy with most sugar

Study breaks down the Halloween candy with the scariest amount of sugar

You’ll never guess what’s in the top spot.

Updated Oct. 31, 2023
mom and daughter taking baking sheet from oven canned pumpkin recipes

7 kid-friendly ways to use canned pumpkin (beyond pumpkin pie!)

Pumpkin, a nutritional powerhouse, deserves more time to shine.

Updated Oct. 27, 2023
Aldi Halloween pizza

Aldi’s Halloween-themed pizzas are back

"Jack" and "Casper" are almost too cute to eat.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
young child walks away from Halloween table - inclusive Halloween

How to make Halloween more sensory-friendly for neurodivergent and highly sensitive children

An expert shares how to embrace inclusivity this Halloween—at school and home.

Updated Aug. 20, 2024

Parents get shamed for their Halloween candy policy

"What happened to parents just letting kids be kids and enjoy halloween?"

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
girls dressed in costume for halloween- how old is too old for trick or treating

How old is too old for trick or treating?

Some states have laws about age limits.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023
halloween sensory bag craft

Try this easy DIY Halloween sensory bag with your toddler

Spooky spiders get a whole new look.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023
Classroom Halloween party

Some appropriately spooky fun — 6 Classroom Party Ideas for Halloween

Since parents are often in charge of those classroom party activities and ideas, here are a few to get the creative juices flowing.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
Trader Joes Halloween Haunted House and Mexican Style Cocoa Melts

7 Trader Joe’s Halloween finds my kids are obsessed with

Spooky Season is here, and as always, Trader Joe’s has you covered.

Updated Oct. 06, 2023
salem witch house- the best places to travel for halloween

These are the best places to celebrate Halloween for spooky, family fun

Fall festivals, giant sea witches and so much more.

Updated Aug. 20, 2024

Hanna Andersson’s versatile Halloween costumes go from bedtime to trick-or-treating and beyond

When I was 6, I wore my pink Power Ranger costume everywhere—to…

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Halloween costumes for siblings

20 great Halloween costume ideas for siblings

These costumes go together like Mario and Luigi, Wednesday and Pugsley, or a rock, paper and scissors.

Updated Aug. 19, 2024
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