ExtraDan: Miss Roben's Offer/Halloween

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This flyer was handed out at the DAN Conference. DeFelice.

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Miss Roben's

Free of Wheat, Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Nuts, Soy, Corn, & More!

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Order before November 16th & Receive Miss Roben's Chocolate Cake &

Animal Cookie mixes (a $9.00 value & 2 of our Top Seller)

FREE (please mention code DAN001 when you call)

Suggestions for Safely Celebrating Halloween, by Diane Hartmen & Miss

Roben's

Trick or Treating

1. Before the actual event, pass out " safe " teats to neighbors in

tightly sealed, plastic zip lock bags (to prevent possible cross-

contamination), clearly marked with your child's name & costume for

them to hand out to your child. Place a nametag on younger kids that

wouldn't be easily recognized in their costume. Use the opportunity

to teach appropriate kids how to read labels & identify safe treats

ahead of time. Be clear about any rules your child must follow about

accepting food from others. Remember that even if you remind your

child not to consume unchecked foods, he/she may be intrigued by

fancy packaging or persuaded by peer pressure to try a questionable

item, & much more likely to take chances than an adults.

2. Double check all treats before your child eats them. Throw out

or " trade " unsafe items to those without clearly stated ingredients

with safe ones or non-food treats (such as stickers, books, crayons,

small toys, art supplies, & stencils). Keep a stockpile of safe

treats that your child enjoys on hand to use to exchange. The

Oriental Trading Company (www.oriental.com or ) has lots

of fun, inexpensive non-food gifts, perfect for holidays like this.

Begin a new tradition with young kids & have " The Pumpkin Fairy " or "

The Great Pumpkin " come during the night & replace their unsafe candy

with safe treats or toys. If trick-or-treating seems too risky, take

your costumed child out to their favorite restaurant or go to an age-

appropriate hunted house & bring a few safe treats (in case they pass

out candy).

3. Accompany your child on his or her trick or treating adventure.

This will allow you to constantly monitor the treats your child

receives. Even if you remind them not to eat unchecked foods, your

child may be intrigued by fancy packaging or persuaded by peer

pressure into trying a questionable item. Regardless of how mature

your child appears, he/she is still a child & is much more likely to

take a chance than an adults.

4. Get involved in the party planning at school or daycare, & try to

be available as a helper when the party takes place. Many well-

meaning parents can inadvertently serve your child the wrong food,

especially if you are not present. Review the procedures with your

child's school, or day care facility.

Remember: If it doesn't have an ingredient label, it is not safe to

eat.

Alternatives to trick or treating:

1. Host a Halloween party. Only serve items that are safe for your

child.

2. Allow your child to dress up in his/her costume & take them out to

dinner at a safe restaurant. Don't forget to bring along a few safe

treats, though. Many restaurants hand out candy for Halloween.

3. Locate an age-appropriate haunted house & visit it on Halloween

night.

4. Create your own haunted house or at-home Halloween celebration.