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Halloween Allergens, Dyslexic Fonts, and Homecoming

This week, the Special Needs Blog has included a wide range of topics. I guess that makes the Special Needs Blog Week in Review a little bit more interesting. This time, we have blogs about mercury, Halloween related allergens, Homecoming, medications for kids who don’t need it, and a font that can be read by people with dyslexia. “No Candy Halloween” Safer for Kids With Food Allergies This Halloween, consider offering a non-food item to the trick-or-treaters that come to your door. Halloween candy often contains allergens that children who have food allergies cannot safely consume. Everyone can enjoy a … Continue reading →

Halloween Sales, Already?

In the past, the best time to pick up seasonal items was after the holiday was over. Now, the trend has shifted. Here we are in early September, and there are already Halloween sales going on! This is a good time to pick up some costumes and decorations for Halloween, and save some money on them. Kohl’s has Halloween themed tablecloths, photo frames, table runners, placemats, napkins, and more on sale right now. There are Halloween t-shirt, bathmats, shower curtains, and much more. This is the sale to check out if you really want to decorate your entire home in … Continue reading →

Helping Your Child Cope With Halloween

Halloween can be fun, but it can also be scary. Kids who have certain kinds of special needs may have difficulties coping with all of the strange changes that are involved with Halloween decorations, costumes, and the act of trick-or-treating. There are some things parents can do to help their child cope with this scary holiday. There are many things about Halloween that can be difficult to deal with for children who have sensory issues. There are new sounds, smells, and sights to experience. Places that were once familiar have been altered with creepy decorations. Halloween costumes change the look … Continue reading →

Exchanging Halloween Candy for Money

A dentist in ohio announced that he will pay children for their Halloween candy in cash, plus throw a toothbrush in for good measure. As an extra incentive, the dentist, Craig Callen of Mansfield Ohio, will also enter the kids in a drawing to win one of two bikes. The going rate for Halloween candy? Cullen is paying $1 a pound for up to five pounds of candy per kid. Naturally, you can guess the motivation behind all of this. As a dentist, Callen wants to promote healthy teeth, implying that the excess sweet stuff is better off left out … Continue reading →

Easy Ways to Prepare for a Halloween Party

If the Halloween party is at your home this year, you may be experiencing a mixture of excitement and anxiety. But you can certainly make your home look “bootiful” with a few well-placed “tricks.” Lighting can go a long way to creating a nice atmosphere for a Halloween party. If you don’t already have them, you might want to consider installing dimmers on your main lights (plus you can use them to save energy all year long).If you don’t want to go with dimmers, you can turn your lights off or switch out the bulbs to ones with a lower … Continue reading →

Halloween Deals – Week of September 29, 2011

The closer we get to Halloween, the bigger a discount that stores will put on their Halloween items. Unlike Christmas, it isn’t very easy to sell Halloween stuff after the holiday has passed by. This means you can find some great Halloween deals every week. Old Navy has some of their Halloween hoodies and long sleeved t-shirts for boys and girls on sale right now. These are perfect for the kid who wants to go trick-or-treating, but really dislikes getting dressed up in a Halloween costume. For $12.00, you can get long sleeved shirts that have: A design with a … Continue reading →

Save 50% On Halloween Costumes from Amazon

Today, many people prefer to do their shopping online. You can avoid having to go out in bad weather. You don’t have to put up with crowds. You don’t have to worry about what hours the store will be open, and you can shop while wearing your pajamas, (without getting any funny looks from people). If you are looking for Halloween costumes and décor, check out the sale Amazon.com is having right now! Amazon.com is a great place to shop for items that you cannot find in your local stores. Shopping online means that you will not be able to … Continue reading →

Halloween Safety Tips

I know you’ll probably thinking that I have my months mixed up. But it really isn’t too early to start thinking about Halloween safety. Before you know it, that time will be upon us once again and if you plan to let your kids trick or treat or attend Halloween parties, now is the time to start thinking about their safety. Halloween can and should be a fun time for the kids. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when planning your Halloween celebration. (1) If you are making your child’s costume or buying one, make sure it’s … Continue reading →