As Halloween approaches, the thrill of costumes, candy, and spooky surprises has kids counting down the days! But while the fun is in full wing, many parents quite rightfully worry about keeping their kids safe. That’s why we’ve rounded up five easy and essential Halloween safety tips to help families enjoy a night of trick-or-treating free of worry.
1. Look Through Their Halloween Candy
Each year, there are rumors of the lurking dangers that could be in Halloween candy: tampering to hidden substances. Thankfully, these cases are few and far between, but it’s still a good idea to do a quick sort through your child’s candy haul. Look for pieces that appear damaged or otherwise odd; for young kids, pick out hard candies or other potential choking hazards.
2. Monitor Scary Content
Gone are the days of parents concerned only with the scary movies when kids go off to sleepovers. Kids today can get all manner of scary content from YouTube to TikTok, and sometimes even directly from their friends. With Pinardin’s content monitoring, you can receive notifications if your child views or receives content that might be a little too mature for them, allowing you to keep the chills in check this Halloween.
3. Add Some Visibility to Their Costume
Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights for pedestrians, so make sure reflective tape or glowsticks are part of your child’s costume. Bright, reflective accents and flashlights keep drivers aware of moving kids, especially in low-light areas. Plus, glowsticks add a little something extra to the night while keeping your child safe!
4. Talk About Stranger Safety
Before the big night, have a short talk with your child about basic rules of trick-or-treating safety. Remind them not to enter anyone’s house or car, stay aware of their surroundings, stay within well-lit areas, and avoid using phones while walking. A buddy system is always wise even in neighborhoods quite familiar.
5. Track Their Location in Real Time
For ultimate peace of mind, consider getting your child a GPS tracker. The Pinardin app lets you track your child’s location in real time. You will also get alerts when they leave or arrive at certain places that you set up, like home or school, adding extra protection to your Halloween adventure.
Halloween and Beyond
These Halloween safety tips will hopefully help your family have a great, carefree night! And remember, Pinardin has a variety of tools to help keep kids safer online and IRL all year round. Take some time to read about our parental control features, and find the right support to meet your family’s unique needs.
