Experts provide advice on how to manage children's Halloween candy, including letting them have free access to it and not restricting their intake. They also debunk the misconception that sugar makes kids hyper.
For parents, Halloween comes with unique challenges. How much candy should you let your child eat? What’s the best way to manage your child’s treasure trove of candy? Are some sweets better than others? We talk to experts to get their advice on tricks to deal with all the treats.recommends letting your child enjoy their treats without parental micro-managing — at least on Halloween night, and even the next day or the day after.
“The goal is to nurture your child’s relationship with food long-term. This is much, much more important than the amount of candy they eat on or around Halloween.” She recommends laying out their Halloween candy stash after coming home and removing the treats your child doesn’t want. If your child came back with an overflowing bucket, they may be persuaded to donate some of them — “a teachable moment about sharing,” said Chernoff
Some experts are wary of the Switch Witch because it may send the underlying message that candy is bad and needs to be taken away. For some parents, however, it’s a way to whittle down the stash. This strategy might work better for younger kids who are yet protective of their candies and would love to get a visit from a good witch bearing gifts.In Canada, about 600,000 kids under 18 have food allergies, which can create a scary situation this time of year.
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