Newswise — Adults can make Halloween less bewitching for youngsters by taking simple precautions, says a Ball State University safety expert.
"Halloween may be fun for the kids, but the trick-or-treat neighborhood circuit can be unsettling for parents," said Robert Fey, associate director of Ball State's Public Safety Department. "Concerns about children's safety can darken the day more quickly than a black cat."
Fey's suggestions include:
"¢ Using flashlights and wearing light colored clothing or reflective tape to become more visible to motorists.
"¢ Keeping costume lengths short to prevent tripping and other unexpected bumps in the night.
"¢ Wearing make-up instead of a mask, which might obscure safe vision.
"¢ Traveling in adult-supervised groups when visiting homes. Children shouldn't enter strangers' homes or vehicles and should stay in familiar neighborhoods.
"¢ Having adults inspect all candy and other foods gathered during the evening.
"To avoid troubles, host a Halloween party at home complete with costumes, treats, games, contests, music, scary stories, movies and more," Fey said. "Make your haunted house the place to be on Halloween."
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