Halloween can be an equal mix of excitement for the kids and chaos for parents, right? And finding a balance between our children's desire for independence (to have fun, to explore, and to eat ALL the sugar) whilst maintaining a sense of safety is a challenge.

We share some practical tips to help make Halloween meaningful for your family, from building community connections to teaching social skills, plus some fun twists on the classic trick-or-treat! 🎃👻

In this episode:

• Balancing fun & safety for kids
• Setting boundaries & rules
• Alternative Halloween celebrations
• Trunk-or-treat
• Cultural differences (gore vs fun)
• Community & family bonding
• Teaching social skills and life lessons

Related Links:

• An Australian Halloween
• Worried about too much sugar? Some helpful tips from 'Kids Eat In Color'

Don't miss the final intake for our Supporting Autistic Children Course with Dr Justin Coulson & Dr Joey Lawrence

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