As a psychic I’m often busy doing parties for clients this time of the year. The reason is simple. Halloween is a wonderful holiday for everyone in the family, and it celebrates the spirit world. But following these Halloween Safety Tips can help insure it’s wonderful every year with no unfortunate accidents. First let’s look at… 

Child Halloween Safety Tips

• Many people don’t realize that the majority of those horrendous stories you hear about tampered treats (razor blades in apples, poisoning, etc.) were the result of someone in the family doing the tampering! It’s true. Still, it’s always a good rule to NEVER eat any treats until an adult at your home, and in properly lighting, examines them.

• ALWAYS Trick or Treat with adult supervision and NEVER go alone.

• NEVER enter a stranger’s house or car.

• Trick or Treat in your own neighborhood, and only go to houses that you know where the porch light is on and well lit.

• NEVER run across the street (jaywalk) and always look both ways before crossing; even at marked crosswalks.

• ALWAYS stay on main streets and NEVER take short cuts through backyards, alleys, or parks.

• Carry a charged cell phone or quarters for a payphone.

• Use a flashlight or wear reflective tape so drivers see you.

• Use bags or sacks that are light colored or decorated with reflective tape.

• Make sure all costumes you wear shoes that are flat and garments that are short enough to avoid a trip and fall.

• If possible look for the label "Flame Resistant" on store bought costumes. This doesn’t mean they won’t catch fire. It only means they are harder to ignite and easier to extinguish if they do.

  Now if you’re the one handing out the treats consider a few of these…

Adult Halloween Safety Tips

• Keep your porch lights and any exterior lights on so trick-or-treaters know you are home.

• Drive only if you must and use caution when you do. That means driving a slower than usual in populated neighborhoods because excited youngsters might not see you.

• Report any suspicious or criminal activity to your police department immediately.

• Keep candlelit jack-o-lanterns away from doorsteps and landings.

• Keep pets away from doors, but inside the house. Also keep candy (and the wrappers) away from animals when kids return home. Some items like chocolate can taste great to humans but be poisonous to animals.

• For teenagers looking after younger kids, be sure to set a time limit for your children and designate a specific route for them to take.

• Feed kids before leave. That way they’ll be less likely to eat lots of treats before bedtime.

If you follow these Halloween Safety Tips you can have a very safe and Happy Halloween for you and yours.

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