Happy Halloween! As a kid- Halloween was one of my favorite holidays. I was able to dress as my favorite characters, and simply live in the moment. Now, that I have my own family, with everything going on, I wanted to share a few safety tips, whether you're going trick or treating and/or simply spending time with family. 

Halloween Safety Tips  

Tips

• Carry disinfectant wipes and/or hand sanitizer with you. 
• Have your children wash their hands as soon as they re-enter the home. 

• Look both ways, I know this sounds simple, but it's not as simple as it sounds.
• Create rules prior to leaving your home
• Even if you have the right away. Look both ways.
• Have a buddy system when with small children.
• Carpool
• Prior to leaving ensure that each child can see out of their customs. (if applicable)
• Have the children hold hands.
• Do a headcount prior to proceeding on to the next home.
• Don't allow your children to eat the candy prior to it being inspected.
• Keep an emergency kit in the car and/or on you with the essentials

Tween/Teen Safety

• Do not eat the candy prior to your parents inspecting it.
• Trick or Treat in groups
• Look both ways while riding your bike or walking
• Let your parents know where your at, at all times
• Make sure your cell phone is fully charged
• Walk on the sidewalks (if applicable)
• Don't walk and text (be alert at all times of the area)

Car Safety tips

• Don't talk/text and drive (put the phone down at all times)
• Park your car and walk. I know you want the convenience of just being able to jump in your car when it's time to go. However, traffic on a popular street can be really hectic
• Reverse in the parking space (if applicable)
• If you're attending a party or even trick or treating at the mall. It's so much easier to try and reverse and park versus trying to back out of a parking space.
• Ask for help when leaving out a parking space or busy area. While trying to leave out of a parking space have someone an adult get out of the car to assist you. You will be amazed at how many children and adults will walk in front and behind a car while it's in motion.

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