| When it comes to Halloween, most kids think of | | | | Visit homes of people you know! - Although this |
| the fun, the candy and the dressing up. What | | | | may mean a trip in the car instead of walking this |
| they don't think about is the dark and the danger | | | | Halloween, it is safer to stick with those people |
| that can be a part of Halloween night. Here are | | | | you know and trust when accepting candy. Most |
| some common sense safety tips to keep you | | | | people are friendly and trustworthy, but if you |
| and your children safe this coming Halloween: | | | | don't know them you don't know that for sure. It |
| Always carry a flashlight! - This is especially | | | | is best to know, especially if your kids will be |
| important if you are going trick-or-treating in an | | | | eating what is given to them. |
| area without streetlights. Uneven pavement along | | | | Look for organized gatherings - When you want |
| the side of the road, holes in the turf along the | | | | to keep your kids safe and within a confined area, |
| edge of the street, and any kind of debris in your | | | | look for organized gatherings celebrating Halloween |
| walking path can cause a serious fall. Not only will | | | | instead of going out. You won't have to worry |
| a flashlight help you find your way, but it will alert | | | | about cars, you won't have to worry about bullies, |
| drivers of your location like a beacon. | | | | and you really won't have to worry about the |
| Wear reflective tape! - It may not be the most | | | | candy and goodies your child is getting. |
| stylish, but reflective tape is one of the best and | | | | These are just a few of the ways you can keep |
| easiest ways to make you noticeable to drivers. | | | | your children safe this Halloween. Contact your |
| You can get it in several different colors, so you | | | | local police department or on safety websites for |
| can blend it in with your clothing or costume as | | | | a more complete list that you and your children |
| best you can. You can place it around the entire | | | | can follow. |
| outline of your trick-or-treat bag, as well, for that | | | | Nicola always enjoys Halloween parties with her |
| extra added visibility. | | | | family. Visit her Halloween site for tips and |
| Make sure to stay in a group! - Certainly don't | | | | information about kids halloween costume ideas at |
| send your children out by themselves, but also | | | | |
| plan on going in a group with other parents and | | | | This article may be reprinted in full so long as the |
| their kids. The larger the group, the more unlikely | | | | resource box and the live links are included intact. |
| it will be that you find yourself and your kids in | | | | All rights reserved. Copyright Best-Halloween. |
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