A mental health expert offers tips on what to do when your kiddo is all dressed up... with nowhere (they want) to go.
for kids of any age: going out in the dark, being surrounded by strangers in costumes, hearing abrupt loud noises, and seeing spooky lights and decorations is aThere might be other reasons your kiddo doesn't want to trick-or-treat, too. Maybe they have sensory or mobility concerns, or maybe they're worried about the social aspect of it all.
Skipping out on spooky festivities doesn't mean there isn't plenty of Halloween fun to be had, notes Amodio. "Attending daytime trick-or-treat events like the ones often held at local libraries, shopping centers, or malls might take away some of the uncertainty that can come with trick or treating in the dark and later into the night," she says.
Another solid tip: Stay attuned to their sensory needs, which might mean bringing an alternate outfit if they start to feel uncomfortable in their costume or perhaps dropping off "safe" foods or fun non-food items that neighborhood friends will know to give them upon their arrival to minimize their stress. Also, it should go without saying, but bringing water or juice is always a good idea.
She adds, "Let them know that there is no wrong decision. No one will be mad if they do not go, but that you are there to help them work through their emotions and concerns if they still want to give trick-or-treating a try. If they do decide that trick or treating is too much for them, or if it's not an option , consider creating fun ways of celebrating together as a family inside or outside of the home."Watch age-appropriate Halloween movies.
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