Halloween is a time for scary movies, costumes, and yes..the oh so dreaded bag of goodies that will be staring you in the face for the next couple of months. According to the National Confectioners Association:
-90% of parents admit to sneaking goodies from their kids' Halloween trick-or-treat bags.
-Four-in-ten (41%) adults admit that they sneak sweets from their own candy bowl.
It's an exciting weekend for your little ghosts and goblins and it's important that you take the steps to ensure a healthy and safe experience for your family!
SAFETY TIPS
KNOW THE BASICS: Everyday safety such as not getting into cars, talking to strangers, watching both ways before crossing streets are essential.
PICK A SAFE COSTUME: Make sure the eye holes are large enough to see properly.
WATCH YOUR JACK-O-LANTERN: Make sure they are far enough out of the way so that kids costumes won't be set on fire.
PROPER PROPS: Costume props should have smooth edges in case your child were to accidentally fall on it.
REMEMBER THE ROUTE: Know the route your kids will be taking if you aren't going with them.
SUPERVISION: Try to make sure an adult or teen aged sibiling can go along.
LIGHT THE WAY: Take a flashlight with you to ensure a safe walk through the neighborhood at dark.
NCA's HEALTHY HALLOWEEN TIPS
EAT BEFORE TREAT: Serve a healthy and nutritious dinner before your children head out to collect candy. Your kids will be happier and full, which will help reduce the temptation to eat candy at each trick-or-treat stop.
SORT & SAVE: Allow your kids to enjoy some of their Halloween bounty on trick-or-treat night. Then work with them to portion out two or three treats into separate small bags to be enjoyed beyond October 31.
MAKE IT OR BREAK IT: Most candies are now available in snack size portions. For the ones that aren't, break them into sections and store those separately to make your own fun sizes!
