I know as parents we all want to keep our children out of any type of danger that we can prevent, so today I am going to do a list of things we can do as parents to make Halloween not only fun, but safe for our children.
- Help your children pick out a light colored costume, and if that is not possible, make sure that your child has some kind of light, glow stick, reflectors, or something on them that will make them visible in the dark, especially to drivers.
- Know the area you are bringing your children trick or treating in. Visit family members, neighbors, etc.
- Make sure your child’s costume (if it has a mask or head piece) enables your child to use their peripheral vision.
- If you set jack-o-lanterns out on your porch, make sure they are far enough out of the walking path that children do not run the risk of their costume catching fire.
- If your child has a prop with their costume, make sure that if they are to fall, it will not become dangerous or hurt them in any way.
- Go trick or treating with your children, while they might not be happy that mom and dad want to tag along, in many cases it is your best bet while they are still to young to go out by themselves or with their friends.
- Make sure your children are aware of stranger danger. Never get into a car with a stranger.
- Try and stay in well lit areas. Stay away from areas with no lights, or neighborhoods you are not familiar with.
- Make sure your children have dinner before they leave the house, you do not want them hungry and wanting to pick at the candy before they get back from trick or treating.
Also, remember, this halloween is on Saturday night. Keep an extra eye out for adult parties, and people who may be drinking and driving.
Have a happy and healthy halloween!!!!
