Tips to keep your goblins safe on Halloween
October 26th, 2010
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Halloween is just around the corner and while it's exciting to shop for that perfect costume and make up the perfect treat bags, don't forget to take some time talk to your children (tots to teens) about being safe on Halloween. Below is a great article from www.healthyhoustonkids.com - a great resource for parents in the Houson area.
Happy Halloween!
-Shelley
For a kid, Halloween is about as good as it gets. Think about it.
The entire holiday centers on going door-to-door to receive candy while pretending to be a pirate, dinosaur, princess or action hero. Candy and dressing upBut while you’re getting your ghosts and goblins ready for the big night, keep some things in mind so that while they’re having fun, they’re also keeping safe.
Watch for increased risksBob Emery, Dr.P.H., associate professor of occupational health at The University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston, says an estimated 36 million children, between the ages of five and 13, will trick-or-treat this year. Up to 111.4 million households participate in Halloween, and 93 percent of these believe their neighborhood is safe.“Yet, Halloween can present a number of risks including an increase in neighborhood traffic and interacting with the publicKeep Halloween fun and safe by following a few simple and easy safety tips. Neighborhood safety for grownups
- Turn on exterior lights if you would like trick-or-treaters at your house.
- Clear your yard of any trip hazards.
- Report any suspicious activity.
- Drive slowly through your neighborhood.
- Keep candlelit jack-o'-lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame.
- Keep indoor jack-o'-lanterns away from curtains, decorations and other furnishings that could catch fire.
Safety tips for trick-or-treaters
- Trick-or-treat with at least one adult. Never trick-or-treat alone.
- Walk, don’t run, from house to house on a sidewalk - if available.
- Never run between parked cars.
- Map out a safe route before leaving home.
- Never go into a stranger’s house.
- Carry a bright flashlight.
- Inspect candy before you eat it. Never eat candy if the label or packaging has been tampered with or removed.
Sources: Houston Police Department, Halloween Magazine, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
By Jennifer Patrick
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