Welcome to my blog. I’m glad you’re checking it out. I’ll be writing often now because Parmalee Taff, owner of Santa Cruz Parent (www.santacruzparent.com) has asked me to blog for her, so I’ll post the same blog here. Cool!
How are you doing and how’s the family? I hope you take time for you this weekend.
I’m loving life on the Big Island of Hawai’i; our coffee farm overlooks 10 miles of coast. We live a simple life- water catchment and solar. Ken’s built the most charming cottage at 2000′ elevation. Nothing is between us and Muana Loa volcano except cows who visit often with their babies. I traded my Miata for a Jeep with serious mud tires.
It’s lovely here. Lots of heart and sweetness and mellowness- and it’s always warm.
Enough about me. I’d like to chat with you about Halloween, that great little event that starts the holiday season. The clocks get set back, it’s suddenly darker, and soon your kids are trick or treating. It’s a lot of fun.
What about those costumes. What’s appropriate? Please no Freddie Kruger stuff. I get scared when kids want to be bloody at Halloween or want to mimic horror flickstars. What are they doing watching these flicks anyway? I think that these films aren’t appropriate for kids OR adults.
The counselor in me is coming out now, but what message is your child getting loud and clear, and sub-consciously, as they watch and pretend they’re these characters?
For a young mind, tracks are laying down for horror and violence desensitization. I’ve known kids who like this genre at a young age, but I don’t suggest supporting their desire. Refrain from encouraging this tendency; I think your beloved child will be much better off for it.
Focus on the happy aspects of Halloween- the fun, the fall leaves, the cool pumpkins. Brainstorm with them about costume alternatives if they like this gory stuff. Go toward the wholesome. This is your baby. Bring out the angel.
I love you. Do the Right Parent Thing.
Lorraine
Lorraine’s a parent mentor and educational therapist. She’s worked closely with families and educators since 1995. Be empowered in your Greatest Job On Earth- get your free Evolving Parent ezine at www.LorrainePursell.com now.
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