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  1. Family Fun

    Pulling together a last-minute Halloween costume

    By Jen Klein on Oct 26, 2012
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    Every mom has had to do it at least once. No matter your terrific plan-ahead intentions, you have to pull together a Halloween...
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    How old is too old to trick-or-treat?

    By Monica Beyer on Oct 22, 2012
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    Is there a specific age where kids should be discouraged from trick-or-treating on Halloween, or do you judge by the size of the...
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    Halloween safety tips for parents

    By Naomi de la Torre on Oct 12, 2012
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    Halloween is big fun for kids of all ages, but it's important to keep it safe. Use these tips to ensure your child has a safe and...
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    5 Tips for Baby's first Halloween: Fun, not frightful

    By Katie Kavulla on Oct 12, 2012
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    We all agree that there is nothing more adorable than an infant or toddler dressed up for their first Halloween. But Halloween can...
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    Great reasons to go apartment building trick-or-treating

    By Katie Kavulla on Oct 20, 2011
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    There are countless reasons to take your trick-or-treating indoors this year. Apartment buildings are some of the hottest places to...
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    Fun Halloween traditions for families

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Sep 26, 2011
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    Even if you’re not the biggest Halloween enthusiast, creating family Halloween traditions teaches your children the importance of...
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    Fun Halloween alternatives for teens

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 26, 2011
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    Teens may be too old for trick-or-treating around the neighborhood, but they're too young for a night on the town. So what's a teen...
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    Healthy Halloween recipes

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 13, 2010
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    Though the dark side of the trick or treat holiday is teeming with candies, cakes, and dessert drinks, Halloween can have a healthy...
  9. Halloween Costumes & Makeup

    16 Easy Halloween costumes for babies

    By Amanda Formaro on Sep 15, 2010
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    Children look so cute dressed as fuzzy and furry creatures. Especially with whiskers painted on their chubby little cheeks! Here are...
  10. Halloween Kid Safety

    8 Halloween safety tips

    By Abbi Perets on Oct 19, 2009
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    The sun can't set early enough on October 31st -- the kids are out the door as fast as possible. You want them to enjoy Halloween,...
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    Diet-friendly tips and tricks for Halloween

    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 16, 2009
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    Spooky fact: The US Census Bureau estimates that a large portion of the 25 pounds of candy consumed annually by each American...
  12. Halloween Crafts & Activities

    Halloween Trick-or-Treaters craft

    By Amanda Fornecker on Sep 16, 2009
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    Trick-or-treat; smell my feet; give me something good to eat! In this craft, provided by ZiggityZoom.com, you'll get in the mood...
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    Halloween trick-or-treat safety tips

    By Paula Statman, MSSW on Sep 15, 2009
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    For many children, Halloween is the most exciting night of the year. Imagine what it means to kids today, who are raised to be...
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    5 Halloween treats that are not sweet

    By Connie Bennett on Sep 15, 2009
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    It's Halloween and trick or treat, but why give in to the accepted sugar-gorging way of celebrating? Here are 5 tips to create a...
  15. Halloween Kid Safety

    Safety rules: Trick or treat without an adult

    By Paula Statman, MSSW on Sep 15, 2009
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    Good safety is part of the privilege of trick or treating without adult supervision. Here are some guidelines to use with grade...
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    Make trick-or-treating a safe, fun time for children

    By K-State on Sep 15, 2009
    Aside from the free candy, deciding on a costume is the most exciting part of Halloween for many kids. And when it comes to keeping...
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    Hand out party favors instead of candy for Halloween

    By Connie Bennett on Sep 15, 2009
    Adults, don't fall into the candy-giving trap this Halloween when those adorable, costume-clad kids ring your doorbell. Handing out...
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    Today's Family Man: Halloween Haywire

    By Gregory Keer on Sep 15, 2009
    Halloween is a great opportunity for grownups to have as much fun as their kids. But the kids might have their own ideas... Enjoy...
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    How to keep kids safe & healthy on Halloween

    By Harvard Health Publications on Sep 15, 2009
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    Halloween is an exciting time for kids, and we can all help to make sure that children have a safe and fun trick or treat with these...
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    'Twas the night before Halloween

    By Lisa Barker on Sep 15, 2009
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    'Twas the night before Halloween and all through the place not a candy was left how could Momma save face?
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    A more healthful Halloween

    By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers on Sep 15, 2009
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    Halloween is truly a kid's holiday -- good friends, creative costumes, event-filled parties -- all with a cool spooky theme. Who...