Fall's in the air: The leaves are turning red and gold, cheerful jack-o-lanterns are appearing on doorsteps, and -- of course -- grocery stores are flooded with bags and bags of bite-size candy.

If you're looking for ways to keep your kids safe and cavity-free this season, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up tips for safeguarding your little devils while they're trick-or-treating, recipes for healthy treats, and more.

•Safe Spooks The biggest threat to kids on Halloween isn't bad candy. It's the dark. Read our Halloween safety tips for the full spook -- er, scoop.

•Non-Sweet Treats Instead of handing out candy this year, try stickers or colored pencils. For other wicked ideas, check out our quick and healthful snacks for kids.

•Ghoulish Food Cooking.com's collection of scrumptious Halloween treats will have your kids going wild!

First published October 25, 1999
Last updated January 10, 2006
Copyright © 1999 Consumer Health Interactive

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