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Halloween Through a Dad’s Eyes

Halloween Through a Dad’s Eyes

Costumes, hanging with friends, and sucrose by the kilo. How could Halloween not be the sweetest holiday of all? Fathers view Halloween differently. Most dads…
September 29, 2026
The Pure Joy of Stealing Your Kid’s Halloween Candy

The Pure Joy of Stealing Your Kid’s Halloween Candy

Originally published in Fatherly Halloween is a magical holiday for children. It’s also a magical holiday for parents. Specifically, it’s the one night of the…
September 28, 2026
College Halloween: Why Parents Should Sleep Through It

College Halloween: Why Parents Should Sleep Through It

I attended the University of Florida. I now teach for Ohio University. Though very different institutions, they share one trait. Both are famous for their…
September 27, 2026
How Halloween Gets Worse as Kids Get Older

How Halloween Gets Worse as Kids Get Older

Costumes, hanging out with friends, and sucrose by the kilo. How could Halloween not be the sweetest holiday of all? Parents see things differently. For…
September 26, 2026