5 Tips for A Safe Halloween

Date: 10/30/23

Ah, the treasured tradition of Halloween. When children run through the dark, door to door, taking candy from strangers. What could possibly go wrong? While we all love Halloween, it does have its dangers.

Check out these 5 safety tips:

Stay together. Have yourself or another parent you know go with your group of kids on their adventure. If older kids insist on going it alone, give them some boundaries on their route and a time to be home. Consider making sure they have a mobile phone in case of an emergency.
Stick to the plan. The kids will be excited. It will be hard for them not to run from house to house, cutting across streets to take the shortest way. Make sure they stay on well-lit pathways or streets and know simple traffic rules.
Stay outside. That house that tries to get kids to come inside for candy? It’s a no-go. Make sure kids know they should never go inside someone’s house, no matter what kind of candy they say they are offering. If a person won’t give treats unless kids go inside their home, tell your kids to leave and head to the next spot.
Eyes on the road. If you’re the one driving, be careful and go extra slow. Keep distractions like your phone out of sight. Watch for excited trick-or-treaters who may run into the street.
Check your treats. Kids are going to want to dig into their loot right away. So make this rule in advance: You’ll need check it all first. Look for choking hazards and packages that look broken or torn open. Discard any homemade treats from strangers.

Stay safe and have fun!