http://carvingforkids.com/tips Pumpkin Carving Patterns, Templates, and Designs Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:55:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Halloween! October is nearly ending which signals another special trick-or-treat date. The evening is the time your child waits for when thinking about this magical night. It is important that your child, no matter what age, be prepared to go out into the night and be safe. You have prepared a ... http://carvingforkids.com/tips/2007/11/01/halloween-tip-31-%e2%80%93-flashlights-tape-keeping-your-child-safe/ We have discussed your child going out on Halloween night in other Tips. Tips have included the parent following along walking with the child, and, as your child grows older, staying at a distance. We have also discussed your child going out trick-or-treating with a baby-sitter, brother or sister, or ... http://carvingforkids.com/tips/2007/10/30/halloween-tip-30-%e2%80%93-safety-in-numbers/ We’re all aware of the West Nile Virus, particularly if we live in an area where there have been documented cases. There is no reason to take a chance of your child being exposed to such let alone to mosquito bites, in general, or other insect bites. Before your child goes ... http://carvingforkids.com/tips/2007/10/30/halloween-tip-29-%e2%80%93-insect-repellants-%e2%80%93-to-spray-or-not-to-spray/ Think back to one of our other tips – we suggested you make sure your child enjoys a very nice meal shortly before going out trick-or-treating. This, alone, will help somewhat to calm your child’s appetite when s/he returns from the great event. That does not mean, however, that your ... http://carvingforkids.com/tips/2007/10/28/halloween-tip-28-%e2%80%93-how-much-is-too-much-candy-for-my-child-to-eat/ This is another Halloween decision that only you, the parent, can answer. It doesn’t seem necessary to take your child elsewhere because your child will be rewarded in his/her own neighborhood by families who know your child and maybe your family. It will give your child a false sense of ... http://carvingforkids.com/tips/2007/10/28/halloween-tip-27-%e2%80%93-should-i-drive-my-child-to-a-wealthier-neighborhood-to-trick-or-treat/ If your child has a disability this is not a reason why s/he cannot go to a party, visit a spook house, or go trick or treating. We can put up all kinds of roadblocks, “But my son can only walk with crutches;” or, “My daughter is in a wheelchair ... http://carvingforkids.com/tips/2007/10/28/halloween-tip-26-%e2%80%93-helping-the-less-fortunate-enjoy-the-evening/ Most children reach the age where they no longer want their parent to walk with them when they go out trick-or-treating. This can cause the parent considerable concern as their thoughts turn to “what if?” These concerns are common and certainly expected. The child wants his/her independence; the parent wants ... http://carvingforkids.com/tips/2007/10/25/halloween-tip-25-%e2%80%93-teaming-your-child-for-trick-or-treating/ Most children, young adults, even older adults enjoy going to a haunted house, walking through, and getting scared at every turn. Halloween is the time of year when the haunted houses make their debut for a few days and invite you in (for a fee, of course) to scare each ... http://carvingforkids.com/tips/2007/10/25/halloween-tip-24-%e2%80%93-spook-house-or-no-spook-house/ It’s countdown time to decide on costumes. We have divided some ideas into three categories – children, female and male. So, if you plan to dress your young one in a costume you may also join in the festivities and wear a costume of your own. If you are still pondering ... http://carvingforkids.com/tips/2007/10/23/halloween-tip-23-%e2%80%93-the-most-popular-costumes/ So you are the “room-mother/father” in your child’s classroom? Maybe not, perhaps you just want to participate in this year’s classroom Halloween party. Generally this is one party during the year in which a number of parents wish to participate. That’s why it is wise for the teacher to invite ... http://carvingforkids.com/tips/2007/10/23/halloween-tip-22-%e2%80%93-the-halloween-classroom-party/