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October 22, 2007
Trick or Cereal Bar?
1. Set a good example by giving out healthy treats or treat
alternatives to the neighborhood kids. Healthy treats might
include:
-- Nuts and seeds, such as unsalted almonds, sunflower seeds, or
pumpkin seeds
-- Chewing gum
-- Pretzels
-- Sugar-free hot chocolate or apple cider packets
-- Cereal bars or fig cookies
-- Juice boxes
2. Treat alternatives could include:
-- Halloween costume enhancements such as funny glasses, stick-on
tattoos, or reflective safety stickers
-- Halloween party favors from a party store such as games and
toys, coloring tablets, stickers, crayons, pencils, erasers,
and costume jewelry
-- Coupons for the local yogurt store or juice bar
3. Give kids collection bags that fit their size. For kids under the
age of five, a small bag makes more sense and will keep kids from
bringing home more treats then they could healthfully eat in a
30-day period. For older kids, a larger bag may be OK, but say no
to oversized bags such as pillow cases, shopping bags, or plastic
trash bags.
4. Set limits to keep kids from eating too many treats in a day.
Allow children one piece of candy each day, then put the treat
stash out of their reach. That way they'll have to ask for it.
Some treats such as chocolate candy bars can be cut into smaller
pieces and frozen, providing bite-sized treats later in the year.
5. Arrange a buyout. Offer the child a nickel or dime for each candy
they will "sell" you. That way they can "earn" money to buy a toy
or game they want.
Posted by Lisa at October 22, 2007 7:19 AM
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