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Helping Kids Cope with Social Anxiety on Halloween - The Ms. Paige Way

For many kids, Halloween is full of fun - costumes, candy, and laughter echoing through the neighborhood.
But for others, that same excitement can feel a little overwhelming.

The lights, noises, and unfamiliar faces can make the...

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For many kids, Halloween is all about the candy.
The collecting, the sorting, the trading, the comparing.
For some, it’s practically a sport.

And for parents, that can bring some mixed feelings.
We want our kids to enjoy the excitement and fun - but we also don’t want the sugar crashes, power strug...

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Halloween can be full of excitement -

bright lights, silly costumes, and spooky decorations around every corner. But for many young children, what’s meant to be “fun scary” can actually feel just plain scary.

As parents, we can help kids build comfort and confidence by slowing things down and tuni...

Father walking hand-in-hand with child wearing a pink backpack on the first day of school, symbolizing parent support and back-to-school emotions.

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First Day of School Emotions: A Parent’s Back-to-School Guide

The first day of school brings a swirl of emotions for parents. Whether it’s their very first year or another chapter, it always tugs at our hearts. Some parents feel relieved to get back into a routine after a long summer. Others feel e...

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Helping Kids Cope with Social Anxiety on Halloween - The Ms. Paige Way

For many kids, Halloween is all about the candy.
The collecting, the sorting, the trading, the comparing.
For some, it’s practically a sport.

Halloween can be full of excitement -

bright lights, silly costumes, and spooky decorations around every corner. But for many young children, what’s meant to be “fun scary” can actually feel just plain scary.

First Day of School Emotions: A Parent’s Back-to-School Guide

Your Back-to-School Game Plan is Here!

A free printable checklist for parents: routines, supplies, emotional prep & more—so you’re not scrambling last minute.

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Helping Kids Cope with Social Anxiety on Halloween - The Ms. Paige Way

For many kids, Halloween is all about the candy.The collecting, the sorting, the trading, the comparing.For some, it’s practically a sport.

Halloween can be full of excitement -

bright lights, silly costumes, and spooky decorations around every corner. But for many young children, what’s meant to be “fun scary” can actually feel just plain scary.

First Day of School Emotions: A Parent’s Back-to-School Guide

Your Back-to-School Game Plan is Here!

A free printable checklist for parents: routines, supplies, emotional prep & more—so you’re not scrambling last minute.

For many kids, Halloween is all about the candy.
The collecting, the sorting, the trading, the comparing.
For some, it’s practically a sport.