Halloween Wars
Halloween Wars is a Food Network show on which teams of competitors (a pumpkin carver, a cake decorator and a sugar artist) work together to create huge, elaborate (mostly edible) Halloween-themed creations. It is great family fun!
A Journaling Tip
The journal can offer an opportunity to work on vocabulary. While watching the show, we might comment on one of the creations and say the word, “creepy!” Then, we helped Mikey add it to his journal. It fits perfectly and writing the word reinforces it in Mikey’s brain.
The Big Idea
Halloween Wars, and other shows that appeal to the whole family, are great options for some shared downtime. If your child shares it in his or her journal, you may find out that other families are watching it too!
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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