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Halloween is a very entertaining time filled with lots of fun. But don’t forget that the safety of your children has to come first, by all means necessary.
1. If you don’t plan on escorting your children or having adult supervision with them while they are out trick or treating then it is very critical that you know and plan a safe route for your children to take.
2. If your children will be attending any Halloween activities, such as friends or family Halloween parties, school, mall or any other public Halloween functions. It’s important that you get all the necessary details about the function in advance and make sure that there will be some type of adult supervision at the function at all times.
3. Be certain that your kid’s Halloween costumes are safe enough for them to wear. Bear in mind that your children will probably be exposed to candles, so it’s better to play it safe by opting for fire proof costumes than to be sorry later.
4. Be certain your children have a scrumptious filling Halloween dinner before going out trick or treating. That way your kids will less likely be tempted to eat up the candy that they collect before you get a chance to inspect it and make sure it’s alright for them.
5. If you come to a decision that you or any other mature person are not escorting your children trick or treating make sure that your children are old enough and responsible enough to go out by themselves. Also make sure that they only go out during daylight hours.
6. If you’re not accompanying your children when they go trick or treating make sure that your children are equipped with all the necessary emergency telephone numbers. If they have cell phones have those telephone numbers saved on speed dial for easy access. If they don’t have cell phones make sure that they carry enough change to enable them to make emergency telephone calls from a pay phone.
7. Always make sure that you kid’s Halloween costumes are bright enough, reflective enough, and easy for any one to spot them in the dark, even from a distance.
8. If your kids are going to wear any type of masks with their costumes, make sure that they’re the right size and that they fit properly in order to avoid scrapes and scratches to their faces. Also make sure that their eyes, nose and mouth holes are large enough for your children to see clearly, breathe properly, and be heard if there is any need for your children to call out for help.
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Sandi M Lewanika is an Entrepreneur and business owner whose goal is to establish multiple online income streams. She has written numerous articles on various topics for Associated Content, Ezinearticles and eHow. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for life with others.
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