Last year, the U.S. census bureau estimated that about 40 million children, ages 5 to 14, would trick-or-treat in the U.S. What values does this time-honored practice teach? At its core, ...

Halloween time has arrived, and that means it's time to get the kids into their costumes and go collect buckets full of candy. Here's what you need to know before you head out: Edwardsville and Glen ...

Halloween isn’t just for candy. Experts say trick-or-treating teaches kids conversation skills, safety, sharing, and self-control. Halloween is not just about candy and costumes. Child development ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's spooky season and with Halloween just days away, trick-or-treaters are likely getting antsy about hitting the town for their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's important to think about your child's levels of independence and maturity before deciding if they're ready to go out alone ...

Halloween is a night filled with candy, costumes, and community fun — but it's also a time to keep safety top of mind. As children take to the streets in search of treats, parents and guardians play a ...

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list! Halloween is nearly here! If you're still looking for something fun ...

This is a public service announcement so you can avoid being the neighborhood “Karen” or whatever the male equivalent may be: Don’t turn teenagers away on Halloween. Give them candy, no questions ...

My two sons, now 14 and 15, used to love trick-or-treating. I didn't realize how much I loved going with them until they stopped wanting to go. This year, I'll be handing out candy on the front porch ...

Many parents say there should not be an age limit on trick-or-treating. (Illustration: Jimmy Simpson for Yahoo News) Nadia Echeandia-Rivera’s 14-year-old son still likes to trick-or-treat with his ...

The author didn't realize how much she'd miss going trick-or-treating with her kids.Courtesy of Kristina Wright The saying "The days are long but the years are short" is never truer than when I'm ...