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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Making Halloween Scary, But Fun For All Ages

Halloween is just around the corner, and from decorations to costumes it's important to keep in mind all the neighborhood's trick or treaters.

With Halloween just around the corner and kids as well as parents out shopping for costumes, decorations and crafts, it's hard to not get a little bit excited.  Last year, when an early season snowstorm struck the Northeast just before Halloween, it left towns scrambling to find a way to make the beloved trick or treat tradition happen.  I’ll never forget my son’s second Halloween. He had just turned two years old and, as an inexperienced mom, I had no idea whatsoever that Halloween costumes are best purchased far in advance. Much to my surprise buying a Halloween costume turned out to be similar to buying a bathing suit in April.  Shop early or risk not finding what you want.  Fortunately, he was too young to argue when the only costume I…

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

The Question of Old Enough

How old is "old enough" for kids to do certain things?

The other day I asked some friends what they thought would be a good topic for the next Life in The Mom Lane.  Overwhelmingly, the answer was “how old is old enough” for kids to do certain things.  Well, I did visit this subject once before but, with some many requests; I am more than happy to take another look. My initial article was prompted by a discussion with friends after I took my then eleven year old son to see The Dropkick Murphy’s in concert.  Was it a good decision to bring him?  Well, apparently it was because, since that evening, we have seen the band in concert again and had even more fun than the first time around. Is every eleven-year-old ready to go to a concert with his mom? Probably not.  Is every concert appropriate?  …

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