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.
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 ...
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...
Let's take a few moments to identify some of the most common Halloween thought sabotagers and how to address them.
"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...
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...
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.
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...
CHICAGO — Offer apples to trick-or-treaters and risk having your house get egged – maybe even by your own kids. But dentists and dietitia...
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
You and your kids are decked out in Halloween gear. You've done the requisite door-to-door trip around the neighborhood and yelled "Trick-or-Treat" m...
Halloween is a treasured American holiday -- and it is one where candy rules. Grocery stores and pharmacies begin devoting aisles to trick-or-treat...
'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...
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
"Too much leftover candy" is the biggest complaint heard after Halloween. But to me that's the equivalent of grumbling about too much sunshine. Here's five tasty desserts that call for candy as the main ingredient.
Should I give out candy for Halloween this year or take an entirely different route -- forget the candy and give away a small toy instead?
