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Ask Amelia: Trick-or-Treating With a Sensitive Child

Amelia PeckOctober 13, 2019

Halloween can be lots of fun, but sometimes it’s hard for sensitive kids to process a lot of the scary imagery. In this Trick-or-Treating Edition of “Ask Amelia,” Amelia Peck, LMFT has some great strategies for navigating this time of year, plus what to do with the extra Halloween treats! ... Read More

Group Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family

Jayne SchultheisOctober 11, 2019

Group Halloween costumes can be a big task, especially as a parent. If you’re running a little behind on getting a costume together, I have good news: we did some of the research for you! Read on to find some ideas to take your group or family Halloween costume game ... Read More

Simple Halloween: Back-to-Basics for a Great Night

Tessa DuquetteOctober 9, 2019

Growing up in the 80’s on a 1600 acre farm, with parents who were way ahead of their time, you can only imagine how limited my simple Halloween was for many years. ... Read More

Have Fun with Halloween Food! Recipes for a Festive Day

Sarah LopezOctober 8, 2019

There are few holidays that conjure up the kind of fun Halloween does. Scary Halloween food, spooky decorations and the perfect Pumpkin punch will make it a party to remember! ... Read More

Best Halloween Costumes for Kids and Adults of All Ages

Elizabeth JohnsonOctober 7, 2019

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the ghoulish Halloween holiday. Whether you’re looking for kids or couples costumes, Halloween costumes can make the day truly spooky! ... Read More

Halloween Movies for Your Next Family Movie Night

Josie OrtegaOctober 6, 2019

For a Family Movie Night in October, Josie Ortega suggests nine great movies that offer Halloween fun for both children and parents. ... Read More

Setting Parenting Boundaries As a Team With Your Partner

Amelia PeckOctober 4, 2019

Deciding the best way to teach your kids boundaries and rules can feel overwhelming, but the biggest help can simply be getting on the same page as your partner. For many couples, relationship health is the quiet elephant in the room when you are in the throws of raising young ... Read More

The Right Amount of Halloween Fright

Josie OrtegaOctober 3, 2019

Halloween can be a great time of year for preschoolers, but sometimes it can be scary, too. Here are some ways to keep the celebration. ... Read More

Fall Family Movies for Your Next Movie Night

Josie OrtegaOctober 2, 2019

Enjoying a movie together offers an easy, relaxing way for families to bond . . . if only the parents and siblings can settle on which one to watch! Josie Ortega lists nine solid fall family movies that adults and kids will love. ... Read More

Top 10 Halloween Picture Books for Children

Nina SimoneOctober 1, 2019

Favorite picture books can help kids mark the seasons. Children anticipate the special books that coincide with special days- often waiting to read them when “it’s time.” Though Halloween may not be at the top of your list of heart-felt family holidays, here’s our list of Top 10 Halloween Picture ... Read More