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GET HIM INVOLVED IN MAKING
OR BUYING HIS HALLOWEEN
COSTUME. If he loves Paw Patrol, let him pick
out his favorite rescue pup costume. If you feel a
Halloween store might be overwhelming for him, get
him involved in making an easy costume. Websites
like Pinterest have lots of great ideas.
RESEARCH HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OR TOWN.
A local school might have a Halloween carnival or
fair that would be full of non-threatening, family fun
activities.
EASE YOUR CHILD INTO THE FUN.
If trick or treating is too scary for him, let him put
on his costume and help pass out candy at home.
Also, in many communities, shopping centers do
Halloween trick-or-treating events. These events are
usually family friendly, and your child is less likely to
be frightened.
INVOLVE HIS PEERS.
If you decide to go trick or treating, organize a group
of his friends or members of your family and go as
a group. When he sees the fun that everyone is
having, it will ease his anxiety.
GET HELP IF YOU'RE STILL
CONCERNED.
If you feel your child is excessively anxious and
you may need more help, please seek the advice of
your pediatrician so that he/she can refer you to a
specialist, if needed.
I hope these suggestions are helpful and that Halloween can
be a fun time for your entire family.
Good luck!
Ms. Lydia
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