how do you feel about halloween? for me halloween tops my list of least favorite american holidays being scared + candy just aren't my things but my son loves halloween so this halloween survival guide is dedicated to my son + all the children (and to you whether you love halloween, or simply tolerate it) to have a safe + happy hallow's eve! #1.) find your family's connecting joy spots
what's your favorite part about halloween? what do your children love most about halloween? talk about what you all like about halloween to build excitement #2.) write down your simple to-do's it sounds simple + obvious maybe you've already written your halloween to do list (or completed it!) but since halloween isn't my fav i often avoid preparing for it then i'm more stressed at the last minute which keeps me even more from enjoying halloween so if you haven't already take 10 minutes and write out your simple halloween to do list right now go for it! #3.) halloween is pure magic - no fear required maybe your kids love being scared maybe halloween isn't one bit scary for your kids or maybe they're nervous about trick or treating honor wherever your child is - it is 100% totally legit for them to feel anyway they feel about halloween. scary is one thing fear is another to minimize the fear: * save scary movie for ages 13 & up enough said * if you want to check your kids' candy before they eat it, great let them know you're going to check out their candy before they eat it but there's no need to scare your kids with the thought of someone poisoning them this would be the equavalient of telling your kids they might get into a car crash before taking off in your car there's just no need * think emotional safety maybe because i was a rather worrisome child i keep an extra eye out for children's emotional safety on halloween if your children are afraid help them feel safe (don't minimize or exagerate their fear) you can ask questions like: "are you having fun?" "how can i help you feel safe?" if your children are noticiably afraid, it's ok to call it a night halloween is an optional fun holiday - it is not a required part of childhood the best way to ensure your children like halloween is to respond to your children's emotional needs #4.) just say no to cultural appropriation - and give a donation instead the rule of thumb is: don't costume in people's culture simply put it's rude + disrespectful and down-right racist instead give a donation to a movement or community to foster good work on planet earth #5.) decide your candy rule and communicate it + remind your children whatever your family rule is about halloween candy make sure your kids know what it is before halloween to minimize candy consumption: * many families do a switch-a-roo trading candy for a small toy or a small dollar amount * many dentists will take candy * send candy to our troops find a candy GIVE-BACK location near you here #6.) have a heart + think of our teachers on november 1st thankfully our school has parent teacher conferences scheduled for every 11/1 if your school doesn't please be kind to our teachers and ensure your children get a decent night's sleep whether you love halloween or endure it for your kids i wish you + your family a very, very magical and....
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Mama Megan
Hi friends, I write from the heart to tell my life story, and the story of those in my neighborhood called life. Research shows that our children's emotional & mental health is contingent upon us parents being able to tell our life story, or "coherent narrative." This is my coherent narrative, my life story in the making, with some of what I love in life too. My goal is to share my life in a way that is real, uplifting & positive- sometimes serious, sometimes fun. In my practice, I inspire parents to empowerment through reclaiming our life stories and learning respectful discipline. My work is my offering to our children- our future. Wishing you all a happy family! Archives
May 2021
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