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Mastering the Scare: What Halloween Teaches the Brain

Mastering the Scare: What Halloween Teaches the Brain

Update: 2025-10-27
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Halloween is the perfect time to talk about fear & why kids need it. Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin unpack the neuroscience of fear and anxiety, how children learn to self-soothe, and what exposure, empathy, and candy can teach growing brains about courage.

This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily represent their institutions or funders.

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Mastering the Scare: What Halloween Teaches the Brain

Mastering the Scare: What Halloween Teaches the Brain