Michael Grose I Parenting Toolbox

Michael Grose I Parenting Toolbox

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A Little Fright. A Little Foresight.

Halloween gives kids a chance to dress up, have fun—and discover that what’s exciting for them may feel different to someone else.

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Michael Grose
Oct 28, 2026

You know the story.

Your child has found the perfect Halloween mask.

Hideous face. Bloodied teeth. Frightening enough to send a younger sibling fleeing from the room.

“Brilliant!” your child says.

Their sibling has a different view.

And there, between one child’s delight and another’s fright, is a great teachable moment.

An opportunity too good to miss.

You ca…

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