Post: Spooky Stuff
Spooky Stuff
With Halloween just over a week away, a Common Sense parent has plenty to think about, from what kind of costume is appropriate to what kind of scary films to rent. Here's a round-up of articles that will help you get through the haunted holiday -- or at least get you thinking:
Freaky Films: Learn the trick to choosing movies that are a thrilling treat -- but still age appropriate. And what to do when you show something that's just too scary. Click here for more.
Sexy Stuff: Fantasy for children is about trying on new roles, about imagining the unusual or impossible, about trying on whatever wild and crazy identity suits your fancy or captivates in the moment. Instead, parents of the littlest kids dress their infants in baby Hulk, Spiderman, or Superman costumes. Older girls often choose sexy costumes. Why? Click here for more.
Book Begins With Boo: Looking for something to read by the light of the Jack O'Lantern? Find the perfect Halloween read for every age in our Top Picks section. Click here for more.
Share your own favorite Halloween books and movies here on our blog!