Halloween is a great time to get outside and get to know your neighbors. Trick-or-treating is a fun adventure for kids, one they look forward to for months. It's important to keep your superheroes and princesses safe as they collect goodies from house to house, so we've got some tried and true safety tips to help you prepare for Halloween night.
Children should wear reflective clothing and carry glow sticks or a flashlight.
Do a practice run with costumes, making certain that they fit well, do not interfere with vision, and are flame retardant.
Have a responsible adult accompany all children ages 12 and under.
If over 12 and judged responsible enough to trick-or-treat without you, be sure those children stay in groups, keep to an
This Halloween as our princesses and super heroes go house-to-house gathering tricks and treats, there are a few easy steps to take that will keep them safe and smiling. Some are the same ones we hear every fall, but others might surprise you:
Trick-or-treat in a group and stay with your group. It helps to know your route ahead of time, too. The more parents accompany children, the better.
Glow in the dark! Reflective materials and flashlights let drivers more easily see kids who accidentally wander into the street. The Center for Disease Control reports that children are four times more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other night of the year.
While it’s important to be seen, glow sticks should be handed out carefully
This Halloween as our princesses and super heroes go house-to-house gathering tricks and treats, there are a few easy steps we can take that will keep them safe and smiling. Some are the same ones we hear every fall, but others might surprise you…
1.) Trick-or-treat in a group and stay with your group. It helps to know your route ahead of time, too. The more adults accompany children, the better.
2.) Glow in the dark! Reflective materials and flashlights let drivers more easily see kids who accidentally wander into the street. The Center for Disease Control reports that children are four times more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other night of the year.
3.) While it’s important to be seen, glow sticks should be handed
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