3With the fun and excitement of Halloween, children can forget basic safety rules. That is why it is important for parents to set limits. Giving a child guidelines before trick-or-treating can make all the difference. These can lead to an overall safer and more manageable Halloween. Make it fun by talking about the fun that will be had as long as these little things are done.Little Trick-or-TreaterAlina Bradford
- Decide what are the safest places for your child to trick-or-treat. Some ideas are trusted neighbor's homes, family member's homes, a school Halloween carnival, or trick-or-treat functions at church.Let your child know where you will be taking him to trick-or-treat so that he has that expectation from the beginning. Make sure to make the places sound fun and exciting. This will stop temper tantrums before they start.Decide how much Halloween candy you are comfortable with your child eating at one time. It could be a couple of pieces to a handful.Let your child know beforehand that she will only be allowed that predetermined amount of Halloween candy before you leave the house. Make sure to make it sound like a big amount by saying something like, "After we get home and check your candy, you get to eat three whole pieces!" This also lets the child know that you are going to check the candy before it is eaten.Make sure to remind your child that good manners and safety rules should be used during the trick-or-treating. Remind him to say please and thank you when receiving candy. Make him repeat that he should look both ways before crossing the street.
