A-like Halloween candy may be dangerous

Sounds odd, but that’s Halloween. “And if you’re going be out after dark trick-or-treating, do not forget to shine a light so motorists can see you”, said Hopkinsville Police Chief Clayton Sumner. Each year we ventured farther afield and it was so exciting.

“By kindergarten, 44 percent of the kids in the USA have tooth decay, a third by 3 years old”, Maples said. Make sure your child with special needs has a Halloween costume that is flame retardant.

If you need assistance with downloading apps to your mobile phone or are looking to upgrade your device and services, please visit your neighborhood Cricket Wireless store. If at all possible, talk to the friends’ parents so you can co-ordinate your rules and expectations. For extra safety precaution, parents can track their children via the Life360 or Global Positioning System Phone Tracker Pro apps, which allows family members to alert one another when they’ve arrived at a destination, follow each other’s movements with minute-by-minute updates and real-time check-ins.

Many parents have given their children cell phones to stay connected in case of an emergency.

Don’t enter any houses unless you know the people. “We want this to be a joyous occasion for our youth and their parents”. So, light up the kids.

Use makeup instead of masks that make it hard to see. He is doing an online giveaway of 3M Scotch lite reflective kits for use on Halloween costumes. Also check that the kids have warm, safe, shoes that are comfortable. Make sure to check with your local laws and take the time needed to give your kids a wonderful Halloween experience.

Knocking continuously at their door is futile, and will likely anger them.

Plan your route ahead of time. Have them walk down one side of a block, cross at a well-lit intersection and return down the other side. Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

No matter what store you’re in, it’s a familiar sight this time of year – candy is everywhere! That way, when they check in, they can empty their bags if they wish and either continue or call it a night.

I still remember the day I stopped trick or treating. Parents should always check the treats their children receive and throw away any homemade treats or those that are not in their original wrapper unless parents are positive they can trust the source. Sometimes, adults will say something like, “Don’t eat candy because it’s bad for you”, when really, we should explain that anything in excess – including fruit juices and snacks – isn’t good for our teeth.

And here’s a neat trick. Depending on the weather, mittens and hats may be in order. Let your children enjoy a few candy on Halloween and then portion out two or three treats into small bags for enjoyment later.

Feed your children a meal or substantial snack before trick or treating so they are less tempted to eat the candy.

Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author of Vive la Différence, Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home.