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  1. TRICK OR TREAT TOGETHER<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Children should trick or treat in groups and younger children should have adult supervision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. DRESS UP SAFELY<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Avoid masks that block children\u2019s vision and make sure costumes don\u2019t pose a tripping hazard. Avoid sharp or heavy props that could cause injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. BE VISIBLE<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Children should be visible to drivers. Consider reflective material on their costumes and\/or carrying a flashlight or glow stick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. CROSS SAFELY<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Children should walk on the sidewalk and cross at corners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. CHECK TREATS<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Children should not eat candy until an adult has a chance to check it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Contest: First au pair to send Christine or Lisa (through WhatsApp) the name of their favorite Halloween candy will receive a prize!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Image: Ciar\u00e1n Harron<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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