It’s no trick that children and adults look forward to Halloween night. Some spend their evenings with their little ghouls and goblins, either trick- or-treating or attending fall festivities, and others engage in adult activities, like Halloween parties or costume contests. BE SCARY SAFE
Halloween is all about letting the ghoul times roll, but monsters and ghosts aren’t the only things parents need to worry about this holiday. Most older kids don’t want an adult chaperoning — they want to venture off with their friends to enjoy the night all on their own. Here are a few safety tips so that you and your older kids can enjoy the spooky evening with no worries. Plan a route and curfew. Some older kids still love the nostalgia of trick- or-treating, or maybe they plan to pull some Halloween pranks with their friends. Whatever the reason may be, they may want to enjoy the evening without a parent. One of the best ways to make sure they’re staying safe is to plan a route and a curfew. Pick and choose which routes you feel comfortable with them going on, either somewhere nearby or somewhere in the neighborhood. And choosing a curfew time is essential so you know when to expect their return. This way if something happens and you cannot reach them or they aren’t back in time, you have a general idea of where they can be on the route. Pack the essentials. Always make sure your child has their phone on them in case of an emergency, no matter if it’s to call you or an emergency line. You could even share locations so that you’re able to track where they are or use another location tracking app like Life360 or FamiSafe that’s available on your devices. If they plan to stay out for a while, have your child take water bottles, flashlights, and even a small first- aid kit with them. They actually come in handy when exploring the Halloween night and the unexpected happens. Older kids deserve a bit of freedom, as long as they can do it responsibly. Consider these tips to make sure the night is trick-free and full of the best treats.
Either way, the “fright night” element is all part of the fun, but unfortunately, accidents and injuries are a common risk to both drivers and pedestrians, especially on Halloween night. Luckily, we have compiled a list of safety tips for everyone to ensure a fun, safe, spooky night! Obey the rules of the road. As a general rule of thumb, you should never look at your phone while driving and always make complete stops at all traffic signals and stop signs. In residential areas with large numbers of pedestrians, drivers should proceed with extra caution and avoid driving recklessly.
Pedestrians — though should always be paying attention as well — tend to wander on the streets or dart between parked cars or bushes, and with dark costumes, they can be easily overlooked. So, always stay alert and anticipate that there will be pedestrians walking around every corner.
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