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| Dress warmly and comfortably | There are lots of spooky outfits in the shops but most are fairly thin. Wear really warm clothes under the outfits - coats spoil the effect. Choose outfits which won't drag on the ground and trip your child up. | ||
| Go to the toilet first! | Insist on all children (and adults) going to the loo before you go or or you'll be dashing back after 10 minutes. | ||
| Go after tea | Give the kids a proper tea before you go to line their tummies for all those sweets - they certainly won't want tea afterwards. | ||
| Set sweet eating limits before you set off | Before setting off discuss with your child that they can have some sweets today (don't be too strict - it's only once a year) but make it clear that most of the sweets can be kept for another day. | ||
| Take an adult! | Do not let children go trick or treating unsupervised. | ||
| Take a bag | Take a Halloween container or bag for all those goodies! | ||
| Take a torch | Stay in well lit areas but take a torch too. It's reassuring and adds to the sense of adventure. | ||
| Visit friends | Ideally only call at houses of good neighbours and friends. If you are also going to strangers' houses only go to those with pumpkins/Hallowe'en decorations. Never go to a house with lights off and curtains drawn - take the hint. | ||
| No nasty tricks! | It's unlikely you'll be challenged to trick but just in case prepare something inoffensive and funny e.g. singing really, really badly. | ||
| Don't overdo it | Come home before you all get tired, cold and fed up. Think about this when planning your route. | ||
| Finish by 8pm | Be considerate. Finish by 8pm. | ||
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Hallowe'en
activities for kids For Halloween events in the North West look for the pumpkin on Kidsguide's What's on in October page |
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other links you might find useful: Hallowe'en activities for kids cheap & easy things for kids to do at home what's on in October? |
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