For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to maintain a sense of order, the deviations from normalcy that are part of Halloween celebrations can present challenges for them. “Although it is important to …
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No Tricks, Just Treats Healthier Halloween goodies that are actually good for your kids
Halloween candy by the bagful abounds on supermarket shelves at this time of year. While kids love the abundance of sweets, parents concerned about their kids’ candy intake may wonder how they can reduce the amount their kids consume. We put together the following suggestions for healthier alternatives to Halloween …
Read More »Schooltime Stories and Spooky Tales Conjure Up Reading Adventures With These 10 Books
Make back to school and Halloween memorable with these spirited book selections. Board Books “Happy Halloween, Daniel Tiger!” by Angela C. Santomero Fans of “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” will enjoy reading about Daniel Tiger and his neighborhood as they prepare for Halloween. Daniel Tiger and his neighbors are dressing up …
Read More »Tame the Halloween Horrors Empathy and communication can help children ease their fears
For some children, Halloween is a time to overindulge in candy, take on a new identity for a day and witness spooky decorations transforming houses into macabre homes. However, the holiday can be an anxiety-inducing stressful time for others. Ghosts, spiders, blood, the dark, scary costumes, goblins and clowns …
Read More »5 Helpful Halloween Books for Kids Teach your kids about outside appearances, disguises and costumes with the following Halloween-themed tales.
“Go Away, Big Green Monster!” by Ed Emberley This classic interactive book has been helping children come to terms with their bedtime fears for more than 25 years. The storyline supports the idea that our imagination can make up things to scare us, but we have the power to eliminate …
Read More »2020 Fall and Halloween Happenings in the Baltimore Area
The final days of October are upon us. Don’t miss some of the following family-friendly activities you can enjoy with your children, including some spooktacular Halloween happenings. $2 Community Day Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the reopened Port Discovery Children’s Museum at reduced admission prices. Advance …
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Ghost walks, campfires and the Great Halloween Lantern Parade’s 20th anniversary all happen this month. Mark your calendar — it’s time to get spooked! BALTIMORE CITY Annual Halloween Tour of Westminster Burying Grounds and Catacombs Continuous tours of the Hall, Catacombs and the notable Burying Grounds of Edgar Allen Poe. …
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