Some do-gooders have kids play only scoreless games and everyone wins a ribbon. This hurts kids because they won’t be able to cope when they have to compete for real.

After trick or treating, examine every piece of candy before eating it. All candy that is to be eaten must be sealed.

Tell your children to NEVER enter a stranger’s home when trick or treating.

The Y3K Tutor In Your Home 8th Annual Collection Drive for the Animal Rescue League will begin Monday November 1st. Now is the time to start cleaning out your basement, attic, and closets. We will be picking up towels, blankets, toys and food through the end of the year. Please call 781-492-8700 to schedule a pick up or to find out about several drop off locations.

Long hanging Halloween costumes can cause a child to trip. Make sure the costume does not touch the ground to prevent this from happening.

Make sure Halloween masks and hats don’t obstruct vision, impair hearing or breathing. Using face paint can solve this problem.

Children carrying sharp objects and props can injure someone accidentally. Use common sense when creating a Halloween costume.

COMING SOON: From Nov 1 – Jan 1 we will be collecting old towels, blankets, toys, bedding, and food for the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Dedham shelter. The abused and abandoned animals awaiting adoption are in desperate need of these items and YOU can make a difference! This is our 8th annual collection drive. We will travel to your home even if you are not a client. Please tell all of your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. For more information or to schedule a pick up, call 781-492-8700.