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Halloween is a major celebration if you\u2019re a kid. You get to dress up in costume and go out in public, roaming the neighborhood or local shopping center asking for treats. Sometimes it\u2019s a little scary, but the brave kid knows the house with all the spooky decorations is also likely to be the one with the best candy.<\/p>\n

From an adult perspective, Halloween\u2019s a little nerve-wracking. Complete strangers are handing your child candy, and excited kids are running close to roads in the dark. And when all that\u2019s done, your child comes home planning on some major candy consumption. How do you avoid the sugar rush (and crash) that so often follows a night of trick-or-treating?<\/p>\n

Eat a Good Meal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before your ghosts, goblins, and fairy princesses go out trick-or-treating, make sure they eat a hearty meal. A full stomach goes a long way towards limiting candy consumption. Make one of the family\u2019s favorite meals, to be sure everyone goes out the door with a full tummy.<\/p>\n

Limit Bag Size<\/strong><\/p>\n

If kids had their way, they\u2019d trick-or-treat with the biggest bags possible. Buy or make candy bags that look cool, but limit the amount of treats the child can collect. When the bag\u2019s full, it\u2019s time to go home.<\/p>\n

Collect, Inspect, and Ration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once home, all candy should be inspected before it\u2019s eaten. While cases of tampering with Halloween candy are thankfully rare, you should still throw out any candy that seems suspect.<\/p>\n

Once the candy\u2019s been declared safe, let the kids have some\u2014it\u2019s Halloween after all. after they\u2019ve had three or four pieces, put the rest away. You then have control over their Halloween candy consumption and can ration it out over time, allowing children to pick one or two pieces a day.<\/p>\n

Offer Trades<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some families give kids the option to trade in their candy for small toys, coloring books<\/a>, stickers, or books. The kids get to decide if they\u2019d rather have the candy (rationed out of course) or the more tangible reward. Either way, let them have some of the candy on Halloween night.<\/p>\n

Donate It<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another option is to suggest children donate their candy to homeless shelters, assisted living facilities, or food pantries. You can also donate Halloween candy to charities that send care packages to servicemen and women deployed overseas to give them a much appreciated taste of home.<\/p>\n

Be a Role Model<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like everything else in life, remember your kids are watching you on Halloween. If you\u2019re overindulging on candy, your actions encourage children to do the same, so stay strong as you hand out those delicious treats at the door!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Only One Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite all your precautions, children may still find ways to overeat on Halloween. If this happens, remind yourself it\u2019s only one day out the year. If your family eats a healthy diet the rest of the year, a little excess on Halloween won\u2019t do any lasting harm. Have fun trick-or-treating!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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