Now what?! All of that Halloween Candy will be calling your children's names for weeks to come!
Teach your kids how to eat their Halloween candy in moderate amounts. Start by sitting down and talking to your kids about how much candy is reasonable for a day and when during the day they would like to have the candy. Agreeing on set parameters beforehand is important in helping your children feel like a part of the decision. When they get home from trick-or-treating, ask them to separate the treats into two piles: favorites and not-so-favorites. Allow them to enjoy some from each pile, according to the agreed upon plan.
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If you have left over candy from passing out treats to trick-o-treaters you may want to set some parameters for youself too! Another option would be to donate the candy to a local food bank or save it for Christmas Goodies.
Try avoiding the temptations next year by passing out some of these items instead:
- Nickels & Pennies
- Pencils
- Hot Chocolate Packets
- Boxed Raisins
- Dark Chocolate covered Plums or Raisins
- Mints
- Mini-Pretzel Bags
- Temporary Tattoos
- Animal Crackers
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