While Halloween is a favorite holiday for many children and teenagers, it also presents challenges for parents concerned with safety. Halloween can be safe and fun for all involved.

“Children should enjoy the holiday,” said David Schwebel, Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham psychologist and director of the UAB Youth Safety Lab. “It should be a fun time for family and friends, but safety is important too. Parents need to think about safety on the roads, safety with pumpkin carving and safety with candy.”