Yup, I Let My Kids Eat All The Halloween Candy

No switch witch in this house! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Oct. 17, 2023 BRING IT ON [Yup, I Let My Kids Eat All The Halloween Candy]( We’ve got something fun for you today: Our Halloween issue, Spooky Mommy! We’re talking costumes, we’re talking horror movies for kids, and yes, we’re talking candy. Specifically: Do you let your kids keep their Halloween candy? Or does the “switch witch” come and take a bunch of it, or do you make your kids donate most of their candy, or… do you just eat it and blame your spouse? Meg St-Esprit writes: “As the days get shorter and my kids solidify their Halloween costume choices each fall, I begin to notice a theme in online parenting groups and playground chats,” she writes. “Not only is it time for DIY Elsa wigs and trying to figure out how an inflatable dinosaur costume works, but it’s also time for moms to get themselves worked up into a tizzy over the influx of candy about to enter their homes.” Well, she’s making the case for the free-for-all approach. Check it out. (But I still think you should feel free to raid their candy buckets… for yourself.) Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest BUT SERIOUSLY, THOUGH [Can I Let My Kid Watch Horror Movies... Without Screwing Them Up For Life?]( We asked two children’s mental health experts. [Read More.]( THE MATH AIN'T MATHIN' [The One Hocus Pocus Plot Point That’s Always Bothered Me]( “No witchy spell can make me forget this puzzling plot hole.” [Read More.]( DRESS UP FUN [16 Easy, Pop Culture-Inspired Halloween Costume Ideas For Moms]( Whether you're trick-or-treating with the kids or going to a party, there's an idea for you. [Read More.]( Featured Presented By Sylvan Learning [Help Your Child Unlock Their Full Academic Potential]( If your child is feeling anxiety around schoolwork or decreasing confidence, they’re definitely not alone. The good news is, there’s help. For a limited time, Sylvan Learning is offering their [Insight Assessment]( for only $49. Sylvan’s assessment has been developed over years of experience with millions of families; through a combination of computer-adaptive skill assessments, observations, and attitude surveys, you learn exactly where your child stands and come away with an individualized plan of action outlining exactly what your child needs to thrive. Find your local Sylvan and [schedule your Insight Assessment]( today. [Reach Out Today for Your $49 Assessment! ⮕]( What Mommy Wants [Build confidence & comprehension for all grade levels]( [Master essential math & problem-solving skills]( [Become a more organized & effective student]( [For higher scores today & college success tomorrow]( Featured CREEPY AF [I Rewatched ‘Labyrinth’ As An Adult & It Left Me With One Haunting Question]( Like with so many flicks she once loved as a kid, it had been a while since she’d last seen one of her faves, Kelly Schremph reports. “So, I thought I’d remedy that by rewatching Labyrinth as an adult, and while I still find it to be utterly entertaining, it did leave me with one haunting question — a thought that had never come across my mind during my many, many, many viewings as a kid.” You’ve gotta know, right? [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [It’s Time To Embrace The Man Cold]( ⮕ [Nature Baby Names Are Having A Moment — Here Are 15 Flowering Ones]( ⮕ [Why Are We Always On Call for Our Kids?]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.