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Trick or Treat: Dates & Times in NH
A full listing of where and when your neighborhood is trolling for candy. Maybe, you can find out how to go twice in one weekend if you're up for the drive ;-)
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Pedestrian accidents, the true terror
According to State Farm, Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for pedestrian accidents. Here are tips to avoid a tragedy on a fun night.
 For trick-or-treaters:
- Add reflectors to costumes
- Bright-colored fabrics
- Bring flashlights or glow sticks
- Keep eye contact with drivers before crossing the road to be sure they see you
- Set clear rules with your little ghosts and gouls about crossing the road only with an adult.
- Stay in well-lit and familiar neighborhoods
For drivers:
- Do not speed over hills
- Drive abnormally slow through neighborhoods
- Never use your cellphone while driving
- Discourage teens from driving on Halloween
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Build neighborhood connections!
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 If you don't know the kids who come to your door, ask their names and grades in school. - Compliment (or get scared by) their costumes.
- Ask the child a question or talk to them briefly before you give a treat.
- Turn on a light so children will be safe.
- Intervene if trick-or-treaters become disrespectful or damage property.
- Offer to take a busy parent's child or children out along with yours.
- Share treats that reflect your culture or values.
- Get together with neighbors to decorate together. (Make it more fun for kids and get to know neighbors at the same time.)
- Remember to greet kids the next day . . . when they don't have costumes on!
- Consider making a special treat bag (with extra treats or extra surprises) for the children who live nearest to you. When these children arrive, make a fuss about them coming and say you have something extra special for them.
Learn why social connections are important to child development
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Have you seen the best costume?
Think you've spotted the most trendy, spooky or cute kid in a costume?
Enter your child, neice, nephew, grandchild or family friend into our Halloween Contest! Post photo on our Facebook or email.
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Still scrambling for a costume!?
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We hope you build many memories this Halloween, whether you're welcoming in children and parents from around your community or spending quality time making DIY costumes with your kids - make this holiday a positive one to remember.
Sincerely,NH Children's Trust Staffinfo@nhchildrenstrust.org
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