Halloween can be a scary time for kids (ghosts and goblins) and a scary time for adults (accidents and meltdowns). Here are a few tips on how to make your Halloween night a fun family affair!

**Make sure your children eat a healthy and good meal BEFORE trick or treating. Otherwise, they'll be hungry, cranky and begging to eat their candy before dinner and before you have a chance to inspect it. This is not a good idea. Make it a rule that your children may not eat any of the candy until you've had a chance to inspect (unless you know the folks who distributed the candy).

**Make sure you child uses the restroom before you leave to go trick or treating and a bathroom friendly costume is also a good idea!

**Have your child wear some type of glow necklace or bracelet and you can also attach reflective safety tape to the front and back of their costumes.

**Make sure your children wear practical shoes for trick-or-treating (they do NOT have to go with the costume) Safety is more important than fashion (believe it or not). And be sure your child's costume is not dragging on the ground behind him, that's an accident waiting to happen.

**Have Fun and Stay Safe!