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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…

Mark ShatzSeptember 29, 2026

Parenting

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…

Mark ShatzSeptember 28, 2026

Parenting

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…

Mark ShatzSeptember 27, 2026

Parenting

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…

Mark ShatzSeptember 26, 2026