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 ...

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 ...

It's spooky season and with Halloween just days away, trick-or-treaters are likely getting antsy about hitting the town for their sweet fill. For decades, dialogue about tampered candy has circulated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many parents say there should not be an age limit on trick-or-treating. (Illustration: Jimmy Simpson for Yahoo News) Nadia ...

Halloween lands on a Friday this year, so we're expecting there to be big excitement around the holiday. After all, kids don't have to wake up for school after a night of revelry and way too much ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Opinion content is solely the opinion of the writer and not the Daily Journal. Some adults don’t like to see teenagers trick-or-treating on Halloween. I’m not one of them. Where we live ...