Tip # 1: Always carry a cell phone, If your kids are going out without you then give them a phone if you have an extra one to ensure that they can and will be easily in contact with you.
Tip # 2: In Larger developments there are many groups of children, In case of separation it is always a good idea to pin the inside of your child's costume with emergency info, including name, address and emergency phone number to get in contact with you.
Tip # 3: Buy glow sticks (4 approx) from the local Dollar Store, usually $1 per stick, and attach them to string, then pin this onto your child or tie it to their treat bag as a device to be seen in the dark assuming that curfew is not enforced.
Tip # 4: Tell your children to only approach well lit houses and to avoid going down poorly lit roads or to houses that appear to be empty.
Tip # 5: Travel in small groups, preferably supervised by at least one adult. Make sure to do a head count every so often on younger children to ensure that the group has remained together.
Tip # 6: It is a well known tradition (at least in my home) that all candy is to be inspected for openings to ensure safe eating.
Tip # 7: Drive Slowly on all roads in which it is possible to have trick or treating going on. ( A study conducted by the CDC shows that pedestrian related deaths are on average 4 times higher on Halloween night)
Tip # 8: Always know your way around the neighborhood in which you choose to trick or treat to prevent getting lost.
Tip # 9: Make sure to remind children to always look both ways before crossing roads
Tip # 10: Enjoy it to its fullest!!! Have a wonderful Halloween everyone!
