Trick-or-Treat!

So you've already put together a great, visible costume for your young trick-or-treaters right? If not you can find some tips on how to make Halloween costumes more noticeable to motorists in my last post.  

Now that your costumes are safe to go out in, it’s important to make sure your kids are practicing safe trick-or-treating. Educate children on which houses to go to, proper street-crossing techniques, etc. so they have an
                                                      enjoyable and safe Halloween!

Click here for a Halloween safety game and read on for more tips.

• Always make sure an adult is supervising the trick-or-treaters.
• Older children traveling without a parent should travel in a group and have a pre-planned safe route and a curfew.
• Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism.
• Only go to houses with the outside lights on.
• Remind children to never enter a stranger's home.
• Tell your children that all of the candy needs to be inspected before they taste any. 
• Remind children to walk on sidewalks, cross only at corners, and to stay away from parked cars.
• Remove hazards from your own yard, steps, and porch.
• Place jack-o-lanterns and candles where they cannot be knocked over or reached by children.
• Use electric candles for a similar effect with less risk.
• Carry a flashlight and use it.

Have a happy Halloween! Don't eat too much candy = )