1. Start with a balanced dinner prior to
trick-or-treating to help curve cravings but allow for some expected added
calories.
2. Make a plan. Decide your family’s candy allowance ahead of
time. No matter your limitations on
Halloween candy, the holiday is bound to go more smoothly when everyone knows
what is allowed before going out.
3. Donate extra candy to soldiers abroad
or bring to school or work to share.
4. Develop a toy exchange system where
your kids can trade in pieces of candy for a non-food reward or a reward system with left-over
candy.
5. Pass out non-food items (such as
crayons, yo-yo’s, fake tattoos, spider rings or bouncy balls.)
6. Pass out healthier food options (such
as pretzels, popcorn, cereal, dried fruit or sunflower/pumpkin seeds).
7. Discuss
with your children that candy is a treat to be enjoyed on occasion but avoid labeling sweets as “bad” foods.
Have a
spooky and safe Halloween everyone!
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