When you think of Halloween, what comes to mind? Chances are that in addition to picturing cute costumed children collecting candy you will think about dressing up yourself and attending fun Halloween themed parties. Halloween has become one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, and a high stakes occasion for our teens, including on the weekends surrounding a midweek holiday.

How do we let our children have fun and celebrate while staying safe? Make sure you have conversations with your child about their plans and your expectations. Be certain to include pedestrian safety tips and reminders about safe driving during times of high pedestrian traffic. And remember these precautions yourself when you drop off or pick up your child at a Halloween celebration.

To learn more about keeping safe at Halloween and tips to share with your child, read our 2017 Halloween post. For more information about pedestrian and vehicle safety on Halloween, check out these articles:

https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/child-safety/halloween-safety/#.W9DwRhNKgcg

https://www.nhtsa.gov/halloween-safety-tips

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/smart-road-tips-for-halloween-car-safety/