Safe Trick-or-Treating & More Spooky Tips

Please [click here]( if you have problems viewing this message. Find Us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [HealthyChildren.org]( The only site and newsletter backed by 67,000 AAP pediatricians! [Prenatal]( [Baby]( [Toddler]( [Preschool]( [Gradeschool]( [Teen]( [Young Adult]( Safe Trick-or-Treating & More Spooky Tips October 2023 | Issue 238 [parent breastfeeding baby]( [Safety on the Trick-or-Treat Trail]( Halloween is a time for spooky thrills and imagination. But the holiday also brings some extra risks for kids. Did you know that [child pedestrian injuries]( are more likely on Halloween than on any other night of the year, for example? Or how some treats—including two popular brands of sour "rolling" candy that recently were recalled—pose a serious choking risk? Help keep Halloween fun and safe for your family with these important [tips](. Also see: - [Easing Babies & Toddlers into Halloween Fun]( - [Avoid a Food Allergy Scare on Halloween]( - [Face Paints & Costume Makeup: Check Ingredients Closely]( - [Trick-or-Treat Candy or "Copycat" Cannabis Edible: Can You Spot the Difference?]( [parental guidance media ratings]( [Ask the Pediatrician: Should I let my child watch scary movies and shows?]( Are you looking to add some frightful fun to your family movie night with a scary movie, but wondering if your child is ready? Pediatrician and media expert Dr. Corinn Cross shares tips that can help you decide. [Go to article](. [PowerPlay_200_2098436.jpg]( Playful Scaffolding Play "scaffolding" can help your child learn, solve problems and have fun. It means supporting your child just enough when they don't know what to do, while also letting them figure things out on their own. This might include giving hints or asking questions to get them thinking. If your child can't find the right puzzle peice, for example, try hanging back. Rather than handing them the piece, you can say something like: "I'm looking for a puzzle piece with a straight edge." That way, your child needs to figure out what to do next. Read more tips in this month's Power of Play article, [Raise a Problem Solver: 3 Ways Play Can Help](. Find free October printable play sheets [here](. Also on HealthyChildren.org: [How to Talk With Your Child About the Israel-Gaza War]( [When Will the New RSV Immunization for Babies Be Widely Available?]( [Daylight Saving Time: Don't Lose Sleep Over It]( [What's Important to Look for in a Baby Formula (And What's Not)]( [Spina Bifida: Types, Causes & Treatments]( [Why Children Should Not Ride E-Scooters]( Thank You to Our Sponsors: [211125_SANOFI_LOGO_RGB_200_2137356.png]( [melissa2_2006054.jpg]( [melissa2_2006054.jpg]( [AAP]( The AAP is the world's largest publisher of pediatric content. [HealthyChildren.org]( is the digital extension of the AAP mission to provide the most trustworthy health content to parents and caregivers at home, on the go, and from anywhere in the world. The information contained on this newsletter and on [HealthyChildren.org]( should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. © Copyright 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. American Academy of Pediatrics | 345 Park Blvd. | Itasca, IL 60143, USA [Log Into Your Account]( | [Contact Us]( | [About Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Editorial Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143