Planning For Trick-or-Treating
1 Choose costumes for your child that fit properly. Kids can easily trip and injure themselves if the costume drags on the ground.
2 Make sure all costumes are made of fire-retardant material.
3 Apply makeup instead of having the child wear a mask. If she insists on wearing a mask, make sure there are sufficient air holes around the nose/mouth and large openings for the eyes.
4 Look for a costume with reflective pieces on them, especially on the back. You can also apply reflective tape to the costume yourself.
5 Arm your child with a flashlight and cell phone, so she can easily be spotted and reached.
6 Plan ahead and discuss with your child which routes you will take and where to meet if you get separated.
While You Are Trick-or-Treating
1 Make sure children, generally under 12 years old, are accompanied by an adult at all times.
2 Remind kids of importance of walking instead of running. Don’t allow kids to cut through yards or alleyways.
3 Teach children to only go to houses with a porch light shining and to never enter a stranger’s house under any circumstance.
4 Make certain kids know to walk on the left side of the road, facing oncoming traffic when sidewalks are not available.
5 Check all candy for possible tampering when you return home. Check for open wrappers and seals broken and discard these!
!!!!!HAPPY SAFE HALLOWEEN!!!!!
Halloween is such an amazing time of year. It’s an excuse to walk right up to your neighbors and actually meet them!
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It is one of my all time favorites…. and i agree…. a time-old-tradition which allows us to do more than just do a quick wave to our neighbors! Thanks for stopping by and posting!
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