Creepy, spooky, and scary middle grade books for kids are often readers’ favorite ... hurting the Pumpkin King and the whole ...

These are the best scary movies for kids. Horror-tinged, somewhat-spooky movies for adults that are okay for kids, such as “Ghostbusters,” aren’t what this list is about.

She adds, “Acknowledge that it’s scary and offer to walk in another direction or have them hold eye contact with you.” If kids really want to bow out, says Ziegler, go home and have fun ...

Ask your Google Home or Amazon Alexa to tell you a scary story. Some short stories are even interactive, allowing you or your kids to participate in the journey and determine the outcome.