If you're a parent of a young child, you've probably heard of the Elf on the Shelf or perhaps the Mensch on the Bench for Christmas and Hanukkah, respectively. But it's not just the December holidays ...

Some parents are using the "Switch Witch" to swap excess Halloween candy for toys, hoping to limit sugar and add excitement. Many families worry that this tradition takes away from a childhood moment ...

Families woke up to bags of candy after a night of trick-or-treating for Halloween. One new idea for what parents can do with all those treats, called the "Switch Witch," is sparking debate online. A ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Little Sleepies released a study on parents' Halloween candy habits, finding that half admit to taking ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. When you and your kid walk in the door after a magically, and hopefully not too frigid, evening of Halloween ...

Get out your looms, parents, it’s time to start weaving those webs of half-truths and fairy tales. Halloween merchandise is being cleared off the shelves to make room for jolly elves and flying ...

What sorcery is this? A Utah couple sparked an online debate after introducing the “Switch Witch” concept to their followers. “Trick-or-treating is fun, but kids don’t really need all that candy, so ...