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Apps, Tips, and Costume Tricks to Make this Halloween the Best Year Ever
The scariest thing on Halloween shouldnāt be safety. Here are a few smart steps to keep the holiday fun, fearless, and full of treats.
Spencer Coursen
October 06, 2025
One of the most popular holidays for kids ā Halloween ā is just around the corner.
Donāt worry, there is still plenty of time to ensure your child is the classroom costume winner. Which also means there is plenty of time to set your kids up for safety and success before they venture out in search of their candied treasure.
Here are a few tips to help ensure a Happy Halloween!
Light It Up & Stay Visible
Reflective tape & stickers make a huge difference when it gets dark early. Add them to costumes, bags, or shoes.
Prefer face paint over full masks: Many masks block peripheral vision or slip. Make-up keeps faces clear and safe.
Glow sticks or flashlights arenāt just fun props ā they help you see and be seen.
2. Set Clear Boundaries & Rules
Avoid tricks or treats inside homes you donāt know. No exceptions.
Remain visible from the street at all times. If a front door is hidden, obscured, or behind heavy decorations, skip it.
For older kids out on their own:
āā¢ Stick to familiar neighborhoods.
āā¢ Plan āsafe havensā (places they can go if they feel unsafe)
āā¢ Use neighborhood apps or community platforms to stay connected.
3. Prepare & Communicate
Slip your business card (or a contact note) into your childās treat bag in case they get separated.
Practice dialing 911 (even while in costume!) so children know what to do in an emergency.
Teach them simple safety mantras ā for example, you might adapt the ā3 Fāsā: Food, Flags, Families ā easy ways to spot safe places or people.
4. Know Your Surroundings
Stay alert to local context.
Consider checking your local sex-offender registry and share appropriate info (where legally allowed) with parents ā itās better to be cautious than sorry.
Final Thought
Halloween is about joy, community, and those little moments that kids carry into adulthood. With a few strategic steps ā visibility, communication, boundaries, and awareness ā you can help everyone enjoy the night without compromising safety.
Five Protective Strategies You Can Employ Today:
1. Make Visibility Non-Negotiable
Outfit kids with reflective tape, glow sticks, or clip-on LED lights. Visibility is the single most effective way to reduce risk when kids are walking in the dark.
2. Establish Clear Boundaries & Safe Zones
Set limits on where kids can and canāt go, and pre-identify safe homes, community centers, or friendsā houses they can turn to if they need help.
3. Equip With Emergency Info
Slip a contact card into each childās pocket or treat bag with your phone number and address. Even better ā program a āone-tap emergency callā on their phone or smartwatch.
4. Practice Safety Drills
Run through simple, realistic scenarios ā crossing a street, what to do if separated, how to call 911 ā so kids have muscle memory if something unexpected happens.
5. Stay Connected With Tech
Use a family locator app (like Life360, FindMyKids, or Googleās Family Link) for peace of mind. Combine digital tools with regular check-ins via text or call at agreed-upon times.
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