It’s the beginning of the extended dance mix that is Halloween—the assorted parades, parties, and costume contests all leading up to the big night. I thought I was going to get away easy this year, since my son told me in early September he wanted to be “a spooky ghost.” I could handle a sheet with a couple of holes. Two weeks ago, however, he decided he’d rather be an astronaut. Having been an astronomy major in college, I couldn’t refuse. Now I’m busy creating jet packs from soda bottles and duct tape. Sic itur ad astra.
Regardless of what your little ones are wearing this year, it’s wise to heed these Halloween Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Red Cross, covering costumes, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and creating a safe space in your yard for visiting goblins and ghouls.