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Halloween

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family health

For those celebrating Halloween this year, these spooky face coverings keep with the spirit of the season without compromising safety.

Kids Halloween face masks: 10 spooky coverings to go with their costume

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There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

“Geez, they’re just kids, let them wear what they want” isn’t really a thing anymore. Answer these 10 questions to see if your kid’s costume is respectful.

10 easy ways to tell if your kid’s Halloween costume is offensive

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Why your white kid probably shouldn’t dress up as Moana for Halloween

School board to kids: Please don’t wear these Halloween costumes

Another year, another offensive Halloween costume for kids

10 ways Halloween has changed since we were kids

School

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

School-age

Late-night sewing machine sessions and multiple trips to the craft store had this mom wondering—who was more interested in creating a memorable costume, them or me?

Why I gave up trying to create the perfect Halloween costume

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Parenting

This truly is the real nightmare before Christmas.

Watch these kids take a photo with Halloween's version of Santa

Blogs

How to make Bat Cupcakes

Recipes

Get into costumes, gather your crew and grab the snacks. These mostly scary flicks are worthy of a family watch this Halloween on Netflix.

10 things to watch on Netflix Canada with the kids this Halloween

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17 frightfully fun kids' Halloween movies!

26 spooky (but fun!) Halloween books for kids

Is Halloween’s blood and gore appropriate for kids?

What to do when your toddler is scared of Halloween

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Today in the craft studio, Martha Stewart and the Duchess of Cambridge are showing you how to make spooky bath bombs—a fun Halloween craft.

How to make spooky Halloween bath bombs

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

Crafts

Spooky and delicious! Who said Halloween has to be about junk food? These healthy bites are fun to assemble and look amazing.

Creepy apple bites

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Making a few simple changes for kids with special needs is an easy way for everyone to join in the fun trick or treating this Halloween.

7 ways to make Halloween more fun for kids with special needs

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5 ways to advocate for your special needs kid

Are you raising a child with special needs? We're here to help with personal stories, expert advice, the latest research, and tips on how to support your child.

Special needs

Some towns across Canada are looking for healthier alternatives to candy. So trick-or-treaters are getting a fun surprise in their trick-or-treat bags.

Have a healthier Halloween by handing out these instead of candy (they're not apples!)

Why kids need risk, fear and excitement in play

10 genius ways to deal with all that Halloween candy

Halloween activities

Follow These 6 Rules to Keep Kids Safe From COVID this Halloween

Celebrate Halloween safely with these face masks that work with your kids’ costumes

10 Easy Ways to Tell If Your Kid's Halloween Costume is Offensive