October 29, 2019

Ghouls, goblins, and witches will soon be running “amok, amok, amok – ugh!” on Halloween, but do you know what else is scary? — letting your kids stay home alone for the first time.

Parenthood is a constant montage of firsts, but once the honeymoon of baby’s first words spoken and steps taken is over, the real fun can begin — and by fun, I mean scary. How old should kids be before they’re allowed to babysit, walk to a friend’s house alone, or cook? These are the kinds of firsts that are often overshadowed by the early years’ firsts and can creep up like a toddler standing over their sleeping parents’ bed just waiting for mom or dad to open their eyes. Below, Nola parents share their own scary firsts.

Don’t forget to enter our 2019 Kid’s Halloween Costume Contest. First place gets a family photo session with Twirl Photography. But if winning is not your thing, then head on over anyway and vote for your favorite.