And now we come to the controversial topic of Halloween candy.  Dun, duh, duh.  Also titled, Why I like to give out candy alternatives on Halloween.
First, Halloween candy is dangerous to certain people whose name I will not mention. I hear tell, that some times a person might buy some yummy candy a month [...]

Waiting for Superman, the new movie from Davis Guggenheim who directed An Inconvenient Truth, affected me as both a mom and an educator. I loved it.
Parents seem to be with me. Educators, not so much.
First, I’ll tell you my perspective on the movie and then, I’ll address the critics. Later, I’ll give you more of [...]

You’re waiting for Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin, aren’t you? But, did you know you it’s not just a movie?  You can read the book, too.  Check out the Mile High Mama’s list of awesome Halloween books you should read – including the Great Pumpkin!
Where is Baby’s Pumpkin by Karen Katz
A cute lift-the-flap book by [...]

Make pumpkins part of your family Halloween traditions.
First, when you buy a pumpkin, consider picking a pumpkin patch that supports a cause.   Even better, have your kids help you make this decision. (Boy Scouts, Habitat For Humanity, etc. are some of the pumpkin patch causes I’ve seen.)
Pumpkin Family Night Event:

Obviously young children [...]