Halloween Candy

5th Grader Attacks Teacher For Confiscating Candy

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 11.14.2011

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After teacher Kelly Sanchez confiscated Halloween candy from a 10-year-old 5th grader at Zellwood Elementary school, the student allegedly attacked an...

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Get Rid of Those Post-Halloween Reminders

Milt Bedingfield | Posted 01.08.2012

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What do you do with all that candy? Hands down the smartest thing to do: throw it away. Proceed to the nearest trash receptacle and throw it away.

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It's Not the Sugar's Fault That Your Kid Is Hyper

Alan Paul | Posted 01.08.2012

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Few urban legends annoy me as much as "sugar makes kids hyper." It's so widespread that I don't even bother correcting it any more.

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PHOTOS: The Halloween Hangover: Kids Hopped Up On Sugar

Posted 01.01.2012

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Welcome to November. The Halloween fun is over. Or is it? We're betting there are still some plastic pumpkin buckets filled with bite-sized treats in ...

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Local Dentists Buy Back Halloween Candy

Posted 01.01.2012

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Halloween candy -- it's what childhood dreams are made of, but unfortunately all that candy has a not-so-dreamy effect on teeth and can become a paren...

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4 Easy Ways to Talk Yourself Out of Overeating Halloween Candy

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 12.31.2011

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Let's take a few moments to identify some of the most common Halloween thought sabotagers and how to address them.

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Vintage Candy: 10 Treats To Remember Halloweens Of The Past (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.30.2011

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"Who can take a sunrise ... Sprinkle it in dew ... Cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two? ... The candyman can." -- "Willy Wonka & the Chocolat...

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Obama, First Lady Hand Out Halloween Candy At White House

AP | JIM KUHNHENN | Posted 12.29.2011

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WASHINGTON — Turns out, the White House did not get egged. Trick-or-treaters marched up the White House driveway on a wet, snowy Saturday, past...

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Unmasking Halloween and the Power of Anonymity

Sam Sommers | Posted 12.29.2011

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While there may be a variety of reasons why Halloween has come to be a time of pranks, mischief, and even more serious forms of misbehavior, disguise certainly plays a major role.

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PHOTOS: The Best Halloween Movies

Posted 12.28.2011

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Well, it's about that time: You've got your costume, your candy bowl's full, your pumpkin's carved, you think that you're ready for Halloween. But...

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Why Halloween Doesn't Have To Be Gorge-fest To Be Fun

AP | LINDSEY TANNER | Posted 12.28.2011

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CHICAGO — Offer apples to trick-or-treaters and risk having your house get egged – maybe even by your own kids. But dentists and dietitia...

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The Sneaky Chef's Secrets To Avoiding Halloween Sugar Rush

Missy Chase Lapine | Posted 12.28.2011

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What can we do to enjoy the festivities without being a nutrition Scrooge? Here are some of my sneaky tips to help control the sugar attack in our house

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Halloween Candy Face-Off: How Do Your Favorites Measure Up?

The Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 12.28.2011

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You and your kids are decked out in Halloween gear (maybe even in matching outfits?). You've done the requisite door-to-door trip around the neighbor...

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Halloween Candy Facts: 12 Things You Might Not Have Known

Posted 12.28.2011

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Halloween is a treasured American holiday -- and it is one where candy rules. Grocery stores and pharmacies begin devoting aisles to trick-or-treat...

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QUIZ: Can You Spot A 'Real' Portion Of Halloween Candy?

The Huffington Post | Amanda Chan and Laura Schocker | Posted 12.28.2011

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'Tis the season for tricks and treats -- and while it's probably inevitable that you'll sample a treat or two with so much around, the real trick is m...

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Healthy Eating Habits for Halloween

Dina R. Rose | Posted 12.27.2011

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By some reports, our kids stuff 5% of their yearly candy consumption into their Halloween candy bags. From a habits perspective, 5% is no big deal. But flip the statistic around and that's another story.

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Tasty Halloween Facts

The Huffington Post | Trymaine Lee | Posted 12.26.2011

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While the little ones might be a bit young to indulge in classic black Halloween flicks like "Blacula," "A Vampire in Brooklyn" or "Tales from the Hoo...

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Halloween (and Being Good, Protective Parents)

Amber Dusick | Posted 12.26.2011

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I love Halloween. A lot of people hate Halloween but those people are lame. One thing I love about it, is that we get to show what good parents we are.

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The 20 Best & Worst Halloween Candies

Posted 12.26.2011

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One of the most highly debated topics in America, well, maybe after politics, is which Halloween candy outshines the rest and which ones are bottom ...

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5 Healthier Halloween Snacks

Holly B. Clegg | Posted 01.21.2012

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There is more to this night then just sugar-loaded snacks. Even though this holiday focuses on the children, there are always adults around, and all of that trick-or-treating can really make a crowd hungry!

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Halloween Candy and Your Weight

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 12.24.2011

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It's that time of year again. The older I get, the more it feels like it just was Halloween a few months ago. This is the time of year when our weight can begin to creep up.

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The Spookiest Part Of Halloween: Sugar, Fat And Gluten, Oh My!

Kristin Kirkpatrick, M.S., R.D., L.D. | Posted 12.24.2011

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The sugar or gluten present in candy can make this holiday less than enjoyable for your little one. All is not lost -- there are still many options available, regardless of the limitations he or she may have.

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Lincoln Park Dentist Paying Children For Their Halloween Candy

Posted 12.19.2011

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Want to make sure your child doesn't eat too much candy this Halloween? Consider giving them a financial incentive. That is what one Chicago dental of...

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Halloween Treat Trade-Off

Lisa Tsakos | Posted 12.18.2011

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If you're a conscientious parent concerned about your child's diet, it's safe to say that other parents in your neighborhood are just as interested in what their children bring home on Halloween night.

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Halloween Horror Recipe!

EconomyBites | Posted 05.25.2011

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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love costumes, candy and debauchery, and It's an opportunity to get really crazy with our show here at Eco...

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