trick or treat! Consider these tips before venturing out on Halloween: •
Steer Clear of Masks – Try to recreate masks with face paint in order to not impair your child’s vision while they are walking at night.
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Go During Safe Hours - The best time is typically right after dinner or before dusk for visibility reasons. You will be able to see your children as well others.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS •
Knock on Doors That You Know – encourage children to only trick or treat at homes where they know the inhabitants. Or ask the neighbors they do know for their opinion before approaching an unknown home.
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Don’t Go Inside – Never go inside anyone’s home while trick -or-treating.
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Be Visible – Choose costumes that are brightly colored or add reflective strips or glow sticks to your child’s costume.
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Plan a Route – Avoid unknown areas by planning a route in advance, that you and your child are familiar with.
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Never Go Alone – Children should always be accompanied by an adult. Children should also have emergency identification info on hand.
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Say No! – Always remember stranger danger even for older kids. If your child is old enough to trick or treat alone remind them to always say no to strangers.
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Walking Tips – Children should understand how to cross the street safely, as well as other common traffic rules. Always use crosswalks and obey signals.
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Taste-Testing Patience – Pack a treat bag with candy that has already been checked to prevent your children from snacking on uninspected treats.