Safe and Healthy Trick or Treating Tips
Hearing the crunch of brightly colored leaves beneath our feet and the feel of a slight brisker air is a sure sign of my favorite season. I love seeing all the warm colored foliage that garnish the trees and also just taking in that fresh, crisp scent of fall.
Packaged candies, spooky costumes, and jack-o-lanterns will soon by festively lining the shelves of all the stores. Halloween is such a fun and happy time for kids. A fun time to get dressed up and scrounge for free candy. Would you like some ideas that could combine safety and good health along with all the fun for your children?
I have a few tips here you may be looking for
Top Four Safety Tips
* Give your children boundaries of where it is safe to go trick or treating. Limit them to houses with people you know and trust.
* Always have an older sibling or an adult for your child’s escort to go along trick or treating. The best escort they can have is of course you.
* Tell your children to refrain from going to houses without a porch light on.
* Firmly tell your children not to eat any of the goodies until they get home and you have had ample time to inspect. Carefully check your child’s bag of goodies before consuming. Look out for any tears or holes in the packaging, or any discoloration. If you find any suspicious tampered candy at all, it’s always best to throw it out.
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