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Sometimes our little princesses just need to get muddy. To throw off that tutu and get some well-earned dirt under their nails and to kick off their heels and run barefoot through a creek. In this world, the frogs are for studying, not kissing. And a canopy of sun-kissed leaves stands in for castle turrets. In Forest Hymn for Little Girls, a new documentary to be filmed in St. Louis, Italian filmmaker Sara Bonaventura will show the magic that awaits when a group of girls are able to explore Missouri’s forests on their own.

In a world dominated by Bieber and Swift, few kids are ever exposed to Gilbert and Sullivan. Yet, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) is on a mission to change that – to open kids’ eyes and ears to classic operatic masterpieces by delivering the show directly to them. And during one special performance on October 29, the company will give kids with sensory issues the chance to experience the magic of live theater on their own terms.

Even if your family has been celebrating Halloween for most of October, nothing can top Halloween weekend to bring out the ghouls, goblins, witches, superheroes and trick-or-treating fun.

Are you ready for a weekend packed with Halloween fun? These costume-friendly, not-too-scary, family-friendly events and activities are happening across the St. Louis area from Friday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 23.

At Rossman School, kids don’t just step into a classroom, they step into a family, where the students they sit next to six hours a day or see in the hallway aren’t just classmates, but true friends they can count on today and for years to come.

Kids are parrots in human form. They mimic everything we as parents say and do. And while we try to be good role models, sometimes we can rub off on our kids in the wrong way. We can redeem ourselves for all those times they impersonate us at our worst by demonstrating to them how rewarding it is to help others.

The Halloween fun kicks off all across the St. Louis area this weekend, so it's time to break out your kids' costumes and get your treat bags ready! Here is a handy list of Halloween events happening from Thursday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 16. Please note, some events require registration. Now, get ready for a frighteningly good time with your little monsters!

Worrying. It’s something all parents do. I am guilty of it, especially when I lie awake at 3 a.m., with the silence of the house ringing in my ears. I worry about what I forgot to do, what I need to do, what I should have done, and what I already did. Some worries are valid, but many are not worth the time and effort. What if we could learn to let them go?