The last week of October is here which can only mean one thing; it’s nearly time for Halloween. As you put the finishing touches on your kids’ costumes (or your own-who said grown-ups can’t get into the spirit, too?), we share a few safety tips for trick-or-treating.
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Finding the right costume is probably the most important part of Halloween.
The Wauwatosa Police Department had extra squads out to make sure everyone stayed safe.
Remain visible. Wear bright clothing or use reflective strips on costumes. This way your children can be spotted easily. This way, instead of spreading greed and materialism, your kids can spread kindness across their neighbourhood this Halloween.
Provide healthy options for trick-or-treaters such as small boxes of raisins or sugar-free candy and offer non-food treats such as stickers, bubbles or small games. Agree on a specific time when trick-or-treaters must return home.
Don’t let kids trick-or-treat alone.
Although tampering is rare, children should be advised to wait until they get home to snack on their treats, and have a responsible adult inspect them.
Walk, don’t run from house to house.
Always look both ways and listen for traffic before crossing roadways.
Stay on sidewalks when possible. Also, only eat factory-wrapped treats and not any homemade treats. Keep these and other decorations well away from all open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs and heaters.
Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to plan their route and stop only on streets that are well-lit and familiar.
“They are really fun because they happen in the early hours so you don’t have to worry about the nighttime hours”. Do not accept treats from people in cars.
30, trick-or-treating will be available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.in the University Center, 2101 10th Ave.
Visit SeaWorld and have Brunch with Count Von Count, see Elmo and friends dress up for a costume party, take a ride on the SeaWorld Express, and take a special Halloween-themed pumpkin photo.
The list includes a recommendation that children should never take shortcuts through backyards or alleys and that parents should set specific time limits for children to be out on Halloween.
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Halloween is a “holiday” that has become increasingly popular for putting on fun costumes, getting a thrill from being scared and most of all, diving into the candy that comes from trick or treating.
