All About Halloween Safety
Tips on making the best out of Halloween for your kids and yourself.
Being a parent on Halloween night may leave you feeling like it’s all tricks and few treats. For the nutrition fanatics, ghosts and goblins are replaced with late night tummy aches. Beetlejuice has nothing on the creepy characters that potentially could be hiding behind your neighbor’s doors. From deciding how much candy is too much candy to how far down the block the kiddos are allowed to wander, keeping everyone safe is a daunting task. It may be Halloween, but not everyone has to be entitled to a good scare. Don’t worry too much about scares and spooks as you take on trick or treating this year. We’ve gathered the best tips on Halloween safety to ensure the night runs smoothly.
Keeping the Kid’s Safe
- Start the Day Right: Get creative with a special breakfast the morning of Halloween. Aim for ingredients high in protein to promote energy as well as meal elements that support healthy digestion . A few of our favorites are Spooky Apple Slices , Pumpkin Protein Pancakes and Bat Energy Bites
- Costume Hacks: If your kiddos are still letting you participate in costume design, suggest bright colors. Timeless options such as Buzz Lightyear or Elsa are always a great go to. We recommend taking the costume a step further by making it glow . Your kids will have the coolest costume in town and they will be easier to see after sunset.
- Candy Investigation: We recommend urging your children to hold off on candy consumption until you can inspect it. This request may really put your child’s self-control to the test. A clever way to increase cooperation is to turn the task into a game. Keep some dependable snacks in your back pocket to prevent a tragedy if some treats end up needing to be confiscated.
- The More the Merrier: Get a group together when it’s time for trick or treating. Make a plan with friends and neighbors ahead of time so that everyone can head out as a pack. Be the cool parent and offer to host a pre-party so you know your kids are safe before hitting the pavement. Want to take it one step further? Arrange activities that promote safety, such as glow stick creations, so that the gaggle will be glowing. When it comes to protection, there is definitely power in numbers.
- Stranger Danger: Make sure the kiddos are aware of what to do when approaching a stranger’s home. Knowledge is power when approaching unknown territory, and reviewing general procedures can make all the difference.
- Get Out Early: Indulge your kiddos and hit the town on the earlier side of the afternoon. Aim to have baskets filled during the daylight and then plan festivities off the streets for nighttime. If sugar crashes cause sleepy kids, a Halloween movie night is always a great option.
For the Adults
Traffic Tips: Driving while kids are darting to and from houses could be rather hazardous. Unfortunately, 5:30pm to 9:30p, peak hours for nightly commutes are the most popular times for trick or treating as well. Play it safe and take it slow as you drive through your neighborhood.
Self-Care: Don’t let party planning and kid protection get you stressed. Make sure to care for yourself while keeping everyone else on track as well, maybe even treat yourself to a well-deserved massage.
- Be Cautious: Keep an extra keen eye on pedestrians as well as other cars. Take extra care when maneuvering vehicular traffic as well. When picking up or dropping off children, don’t forget to use your hazards. When approaching a stopped car, be extra cautious. There is the possibility that they are yielding to trick or treaters or about to hop back on the road.
Rest & Reset before the holidays
Start November ready to take on the rest of this year’s festivities! Schedule time for self-care as the busy season approaches. Allow your body to feel it’s best by feeding it the best with pharmaceutical- grade supplements. Detox your body from all the Halloween candy, optimize the cleanse, and maintain your body’s needs.