For goblins at your door on Halloween night, consider handing out sugarless gum, sugarless mints, pennies, marbles, pencils, small toys, commercially packaged and sealed dried fruits, sunflower seeds, peanuts, or other nuts and seeds. When they get home, take the time to look at their treasures and make sure they are safe and appropriate for their age. Undoubtedly they will return with lots of candy. Rather than allowing it to be eaten at any time throughout the day or night, encourage your child to consume most of it along with their meals. Other foods will help clean the candy from their teeth.
Dental problems are the biggest and most common health problem for Humboldt County children.
Limit juice to no more than 6-8 ounces each day. Offer water to quench thirst. Offer snacks that aren t sticky or sweet, with emphasis on items like cheese or vegetables and dip. Here is a delicious warm drink that can be enjoyed by ghosts and goblins of any age. Bring to a boil over HIGH heat on a burner.