Sorry I'm a bit late with the new article this week. It's my older daughter's sixth birthday, and we're having a huge birthday party tomorrow which has gotten a little nutty (I even have a costume... I'll share more when it's over and I've recovered!) In honor of the upcoming holiday, here's the latest article from the Early Childhood site at BellaOnline.com.

Halloween Tips -- Trick-or-Treating
Should you let your kids treak-or-treat on Halloween? With traditional door-to-door knocking and increasing numbers alternative community events all out there for your kids, here are some tips to make trick-or-treating enjoyable and scream-free (the tantrum kind, that is) this Halloween.

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