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When it comes to Halloween safety, a little advanced planning can go a long way.

Costume Safety
-Avoid masks that limit or block eyesight.  Instead consider facepaint or make-up.
-Avoid black costumes and choose bright or reflective colors if possible.  If your child’s costume is black think about using reflective tape on the costume for greater visability.
-Purchase costumes, wigs and accessories that are flame resistant.
-Make sure the costume isn’t too long, so your child doesn’t trip.

Pumpkin Carving Safety
-Small children should never carve pumpkins.  Let little kids draw a face on the pumpkin with a marker and parents can do the cutting.
-Young children can also paint pumpkins instead of carving them.
-Votive candles are the safest for inside a pumpkin.  There are also candle alternatives offered at many stores.
-Make sure pumpkins are placed on a sturdy surface where kids can’t knock them over.

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In this week’s show we told you about a unique candy buy back program in Cascade.  Dr. Kevin Flood is looking out for our children’s teeth and is offering kids cash in exchange their Halloween candy!  The buy back takes place on Saturday, November 1 from 9-11am.  Simply bring in your candy and you can trade it for $1 per pound.

For more information on Dr. Kevin Flood and directions to his office visit www.floodthedentist.com.

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Halloween is a fun and exciting time for kids, but it can also be a frightening time when kids don’t understand what’s going on around them.  Here are some suggestions from Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services on ways you can handle your children’s fears and anxieties during this spooky season.

• The most important thing a parent can do to help their child overcome fear, is to respect what their child is feeling.  Listen to your child and reassure them that they are safe.
• Normalize your child’s fears, then teach them how to handle them.
  Feel – “Wow, you really feel frightened of those kids in costumes.”
  Felt – “I felt that way, too, when I was your age.”
  Found – “I found that it was less scary when I…”  Offer your kids some suggestions, and ask  if they think that strategy might work for them.  If they say no, ask them what they think might work better.  This way, you have them focusing on a strategy to cope.

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Looking for some family friendly Halloween events in your area?  There is still a chance to check out a few more events this week.

The Great ZooBoo
Daily now through Thursday, October 30
Binder Park Zoo – Battle Creek
www.binderparkzoo.org
The Great ZooBoo offers tons of excitement, new animals and evening entertainment.  Wear your costume and trick-or-treat on the trail, play at the BooVille carnival and take a Howl-a-ween hayride.

No Tricks, Just Treats!
Thursday, October 30 from 5-8pm
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
www.grcm.org
Come out for treats stations, glow-in-the-dark painting and more during this Halloween Eve celebration.  Cost is only $1 per person.

Treats and Trails
Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31 from 5-8pm
Outdoor Discovery Center – Holland
616-393-9453
Bring the entire family out to walk the luminary lit sensory trail or take a hayride through the 120-acre nature preserve.

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