Dear Dr. Day Care, My three year old son is very scared of Halloween!  When I took him shopping and he sees the costumes and decorations, he cries to go home.  I really want him to dress-up in costume and go out trick or treating tonight.  What should I do? Signed, Scared   Dear Scared: Many children experience a heightened sense of fear at this age- especially fear of the dark and visual fears such as “ghosts and witches.” This stage, and so many others that will come up, will soon pass.  However, while your child is going through this stage he is truly and undoubtedly … [Read more...]