Halloween

HALLOWEEN MAOAM’s Top Halloween Pranks with Max

Hi folks. Max here. For those who don’t know, I’m not just the green guy you see on your bags of MAOAM. I’m MAOAM’s favourite mischief-maker too! And, I’m sharing with you some of my favourite family Halloween pranks. Let the mischief commence!

Spider Scare

Cut out a paper spider and stick it inside a lampshade. When a family member turns on the lamp, they will think it’s REAL!

Blood for Water

Re-vamp your bathroom with this ghoulish trick! Place red food dye gel around the tap. When turned on….gasp! The kids will see blood streaming from the taps.

Spooky Hot Dog Fingers

Bring extra scares to dinnertime! Add chopped onion to the end of your hot dogs - AND you’ve got yourself a creepy finger. Add one to the kids’ lunchboxes for an un-boolievable surprise.

Creepy Sock Puppet

These aren’t just any old sock puppets. These are stinking scary ones! Grab some old socks. For the eyes, attach two delicious MAOAM Pinballs with glue and you’re ready for some spook-tacular mischief. Remember, the Pinballs are decoration only! Find loads more, super cool (and mischievous) family prank ideas at our Mischief Hub.

Enjoy the SPOOOKY Fun!

Top Tips for Halloween Costumes

Get the creative juices flowing by browsing Pinterest for inspiration or YouTube for tutorials. Once you’ve done your research, put pen to paper and do some sketching. It doesn’t need to be a masterpiece, but you’ll be less stressed, if you have a plan. Then….

9 Best Halloween Games

Perfect for a small gathering or indoor family fun!

Halloween Pinata

Sticky Spider Web Game

Pumpkin Golf

Halloween Bingo

Halloween Tin Can Bowling

Apple Bobbing

Pin the Tail on the Black Cat

Toilet Paper Mummy Game

Doughnut Eating Race

9 Best Board Games

For rainy weekends and as the nights draw in!

Djeco Little Circuit Great first game with simple rules and quick games. Ages 2.5-5yrs.

Shopping List Fast paced game testing memory and matching skills. Ages 3+.

Peppa Pig Muddly Puddle Game Help George jump over muddles puddles to climb the hill. Ages 4+.

Cheeky Monkeys Hang the monkey on the tree. Fun game of chance. Ages 4-8yrs.

Bananagrams Fast paced version of Scrabble. Ages 7+.

Jenga Take wooden blocks off the tower without it toppling! Ages 6+.

Monopoly Deal 15 minute Monopoly – perfect intro to this classic game. Ages 8+.

Hey, That’s My Fish!

Award-winning game of strategic fish hunting. For ages 8+.

Einstein Eats Eggs

High speed Charadestype guessing game. Ages 10+.

Dealing with Separation Anxiety Children with OCD: Recognising the Signs

Transitions are always stressful, and even more so if you have been out of the swing of things for a while. Dr Sarah Mundy from Parenting through Stories has created a guide to give you some ideas about the best ways to support your child through separation anxiety.

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Keep it Moving!

By Gabrielle Nash @thelondonishmum

One of the pleasant, unexpected consequences of lockdown, was witnessing so many families taking to their screens for some physical activity courtesy of the likes of Joe Wicks and Cosmic Kids Yoga. Wouldn’t it be amazing to stay motivated to be physically active? READ MORE

Children worry. Feeling anxious, having doubts, or being worried is normal at any age. However, those who are experiencing OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), may feel unable to stop focussing on those feelings – no matter how much they want to. This can compel them to behave in particular ways. READ MORE

Top Tips for Getting Active

Don’t be over-ambitious. Be active often, rather than attempting a 10 mile hike! Make it fun. Dance! Put on some tunes that get your kids moving. Set screen time limits. Make time. Think of creative ways to be extra active. Can you cycle to a friend’s house? Can you get off the bus one stop earlier? It all counts. Look for new options. New places to visit for physical activity or new types of activity to try. Set a good example. Live an active life. Explain to your children that it makes you feel good and STRONG!