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As Halloween approaches, parents and kids alike are anticipating the sugar rush. Whether you raid your kids’ buckets after they go to bed or wait for clearance candy on November 1st, most parents have ...

Candy disappears faster than a ghost on Halloween night — and Americans admit they can’t stop sneaking from their stash. A survey of 2,000 adults found that the average American eats through their ...

Every October, candy rules spark fights. Control-based approaches create sneaking and obsession, leaving nobody's needs met.

A four-step collaborative approach that helps you and your child create agreements together—reducing sneaking, building trust ...