👻 Ghost Your Stress

Happy Halloween! It’s time to ghost your stress and take care of your well-being.

Life can get busy for both teens and parents. Between school, work, sports, and daily responsibilities, stress can sneak up and drain your energy before you even notice. The good news is that you can take small steps to make it disappear and build resilience together as a family.

Notice What’s Causing Stress

Take a moment to check in with yourself and your family. What’s been feeling overwhelming lately? Talking openly about what’s creating stress helps everyone feel supported and less alone.

Get Moving

Physical activity is one of the best ways to shake off stress. Go for a family walk, play a game outside, or turn on some music and dance around the living room. Moving together helps release tension and boosts everyone’s mood.

Take Time to Recharge

It’s easy to forget to rest when schedules are full. Make space for quiet moments—read a book, have a no-screen night, or enjoy a cozy movie together. Recharging helps you handle challenges with more patience and calm.

Build Family Resilience

Strong families bounce back together. Try setting small goals, sharing daily gratitude, or finding positive ways to handle challenges. Encourage each other to take breaks, stay kind, and focus on what you can control.

Stress may try to haunt 👻 your family from time to time, but with a few simple habits, you can ghost it for good.

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🧙Witch’s Brew & Wellness Night

Halloween doesn’t have to be all about candy and jump scares. This weekend, try a little feel-good family magic with a Witch’s Brew & Wellness Night. This is a fun way to mix creativity, connection, and self-care right at home.

🍵 Step 1: Gather Your “Potion” Supplies

Set up a mini drink bar so everyone can make their own brew. Think hot cocoa, apple cider, smoothies, or even sparkling water with fun mix-ins. Add a few spooky touches like gummy worms, cinnamon sticks, or colored straws.

Then have everyone name their drink, maybe Calm Cauldron Cocoa, Confidence Potion, or Laughing Lemonade.

💬 Step 2: Add a Dash of Meaning

As everyone adds their ingredients, have them say what each one stands for.

-Strawberries = love

-Honey = kindness

-Chocolate = comfort

-Mint = energy

It’s a silly but sweet way to talk about emotions and what helps everyone feel good.

🌙 Step 3: Sip & Share

Once your brews are mixed, sit together and chat. Ask things like:

What makes you feel calm when you’re stressed?

What helps you feel brave?

What’s something kind you did for yourself this week? Etc

🕯️ Step 4: Cast a Family “Wellness Spell”

End the night by writing a short “spell” together. Something simple like:

“We stir up calm, laughter, and love — and keep them close all week long.”

Hang it on the fridge or keep it somewhere you’ll see it.

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Why it works:

This little ritual helps everyone slow down, connect, and talk about feelings in a way that’s fun and easy. Plus, it’s screen-free and perfect for a chill night in before the Halloween chaos kicks in.

🎃Safe & Spooky Halloween Vibes

Halloween’s coming fast, and it’s the perfect excuse for fun, friends, and a little self-care. Whether you’re planning a costume party, trick-or-treating with younger siblings, or just watching scary movies with your crew, keeping things safe helps the night stay awesome, not awkward.

👻 Plan It, Don’t Wing It: Talk with your friends or family about what’s happening and where. Having a plan means fewer surprises and more time for the fun stuff.

🍬 Skip the Substances, Keep the Vibe: Drugs and alcohol kill the mood fast. The best memories come from laughing at goofy costumes, eating way too much candy, and staying present for the fun.

🧡 Host Your Own Hangout: Not feeling the party scene? Create your own. Set up a backyard movie marathon, a costume contest, or a pumpkin carving challenge. You make the rules, and it’s still a blast.

🌙 Recharge the Next Day: Halloween can be wild. Sleep in, grab breakfast with friends, and scroll through all the ridiculous photos. That’s self-care too.