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Fall Is the Best Time of Year to Be a Parent

11 Reasons Fall Is the Best Time of Year to Be a Parent

I'm just going to come out and say it: Summer is overrated. Anyone else with me? I mean, I understand its appeal — the kids are off from school, there's plenty of time to kill, and who doesn't love spending days at the beach with the sand between their toes? But there are a lot of us out there who are always pretty darn excited when Summer finally winds down, because, in reality, Fall is the freaking best. Not only is the season itself fun, cosy, and all-around amazing (pumpkin spice everything!), but it's also the best time of the year to be a parent. Not sure what I mean? Keep reading for 11 reasons Fall is where it's at in the parenting department.

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1. It's Perfectly Acceptable For You to Go Trick-or-Treating Again

No one is going to judge you for dressing up and scoring loads of free candy. After all, it's for the kids.

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2. You Can Bake to Your Heart's Content

Is there anything better than warm apple pie — or warm anything — in the Fall? We don't think so.

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3. Your Kids Actually Eat

Between the structured meal times, baked goods, and, hello, Thanksgiving, it's pretty much guaranteed that even the pickiest eaters will find something they enjoy. And if you're really lucky, it'll be something relatively healthy.

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4. You Can Pick All the Things

Fall is the time for picking! Kids love picking their own apples, pumpkins, and gourds to take home and eat or decorate.

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5. And You Know the Holidays Are Coming Next

The end of Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday season. That means Santa is officially working on that list, and if that's not enough to make kids behave, then I give up.

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