What are some healthy Halloween tips and treats?
Treats are part of the Halloween tradition, but many parents worry about how to deal with all that candy. It helps to remember everything in moderation and to take a flexible approach. You, along with your children, can work out a plan on how to handle the loot after Halloween. There is no one right approach and each family needs to decide what works best for them. Here are some simple strategies for before and after trick or treating: • Have a quick and healthy supper before kids go out trick or treating. For example: serve mini sandwiches, baby carrots and yogurt with fruit. Well fed children will be less likely to over eat treats. • Cut down on the treats your children collect by limiting the amount of trick or treating. Stay on your street for example. • Make sure your children know they must have you check the loot for safety. Keep only treats that are in their original wrappers. • When you are passing out treats give just a few rather than a big handful. Set a good example by lim
