Shelly Hill is a mother and grandmother living in Central Pennsylvania. Shelly enjoys the Fall season with her family. You can contact Shelly online at http://www.workathomebusinessoptions.com for additional parenting tips and articles or her recipe blog at http://wahmshelly.blogspot.com for free family-friendly recipes.
When it comes to Trick or Treat Halloween night, it is important to sit down with your children ahead of time, and go over some safety tips. After you discuss the tips with your child, give them a mini quiz to make sure they fully understand the importance of following your guidelines.
Here are 10 safety tips you need set into motion for Trick or Treat Night.
1. Children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult, preferably the parent. Your child needs to listen to the adult that is accompanying them.
2. Give children flashlights and glow sticks so that others can see them coming. Instruct your child to use them while outside.
3. Instruct your children to never go inside another person's home, they are to remain outside the front door.
4. Let them know that they can not eat any candy until they get home. This will allow you time to inspect the candy to make sure its sealed and hasn't been tampered with.
5. When possible, children should walk in groups or in pairs. They should never be out alone.
6. Have a preplanned route and go over that route with your child. If you accidentally get separated, mark off a few spots where you can rejoin up.
7. Every year, children get hit by cars on Halloween night. It is better for your child to walk than to ride their bicycles when out Trick or Treating.
8. If your child is wearing a mask with their costume, make sure the mask properly fits and is not obstructing their view. Personally, I prefer face paint and hats, over full frontal face masks for safety reasons.
9. Go over stranger danger safety tips with your child before they go out. Instruct your child to never get in a stranger's car.
10. Children need to remain on well lit streets and on the sidewalks. They should never be running through dark yards or playing on the street or intersections.
By being prepared ahead of time and talking with your child about Trick or Treat night safety tips, you can have a fun and safe Halloween evening.
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