Halloween and Stress: Keeping Safe - Work Smart. Live Smart.

Halloween and Stress.

I love Halloween, even though it can be stressful. I have decorations everywhere, even creating a haunted bush path through our trees when my children were small.

Beverly’s Tips Building Resilience and Celebrating Halloween Safety Week:

With so many kids, teens and adults joining in on the Halloween fun, it’s important to remember a few simple tips to ensure that Halloween and stress do not go hand in hand.

Halloween and Stress. Start With Safety

Talk to young children so that they know what to expect. Being greeted by a masked creature can ruin the night if a child is not prepared
Never wear costumes that could block vision such as some masks, wigs, hats or eye patches. Be creative but don’t jeopardize your safety
Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping and falling. Most places will allow you to try them on before purchasing them
When trick-or-treating, always wear bright, reflective clothing or decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape/patches. Carry a bright flashlight to improve visibility
Carefully examine all trick-or-treat items for signs of tampering before allowing children to eat them. Inspect any toys or novelty items received by kids age 3 and younger as they may pose a choking hazard