Do not put costumes on kids if they cry. Take kids out in the afternoon or before it gets too dark. Protect them from costumed trick or treaters who come to the door. Allow kids to visit nine to 10 houses in small groups of three or four. Take them out before it gets dark.
Kids still fear the dark.
Make costumes simple enough for the child to get in and out of without help. Kids are afraid of masks, so only use makeup on their faces. Dress them in cartoon heroes or other characters that do not scare them. Allow them to have parties that last for an hour. They also can help decorate.