I was a full-on candy monster as a kid, always keeping a stash of the stuff in my room and spending my allowance on bulk gummies. So Halloween? It was kind of my Oscars (I was also a theater kid). I viewed it as an opportunity to pull in some major supply that would last...
Halloween is — by nature — about having a chaos-filled, candy-fueled night. And as it stands, it’s not terribly inclusive of those of us who are on the spectrum. As Halloween is (if you can believe it) fast approaching, it’s important to create a more neurodivergent-inclusive night. Before we get to the “how” of how...
I hate spiders. I’ve always hated them. When I was young, I had an awesome two-story playhouse in my yard, but Daddy Long Legs loved the wooden structure as much as I did. It seemed anytime I played in there, one would end up on me. The feeling of a creepy crawly on my person...
svetikd/E+/Getty Images It’s the most wonderful time of the year — the time when abandoned storefronts are reanimated to become Spirit Halloween stores. Yes, spooky season is officially upon us, and with it comes the all-important question: what will you, or your kid, dress up as for the big night? If you’re struggling to come...