25 Oct Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween night and the weeks of preparation leading up to it, can be very exciting for children of all ages. It’s a special celebration shared with their family, friends and community that gives them the rare chance to walk around their neighbourhood at night.

 The trick to making Halloween a real treat is by following these “sweet” safety tips:

Before Halloween:

•  Choose bright costumes and have your children carry flashlights or glow sticks so they are easily visible.
•  Plan a trick-or-treating route in familiar neighbourhoods with well-lit streets.  Make sure to identify all the safe places where your children can seek help in case of an emergency.
•  Make sure your children know your cellphone number and address in case you get separated. For older children, consider giving them a cellphone so they can reach you easily.
•  Remind them, not to text while walking or crossing the street!
•  Teach your children to say NO!, in a loud voice, if someone tries to grab them or leave with them.

 On Halloween Night:

•  Make sure older children take friends and stay together while trick-or-treating.
•  Remind your children to visit only those homes that are well lit and decorated and always wait on the porch.
•  Remind your children not to approach any vehicle or accept a ride unless they have your permission to do so.
•  All good things must come to an end! Make sure that older children respect the agreed upon time to return home.
•  Carefully inspect all the treats and immediately discard any that are unwrapped. 

Happy Halloween!