With another Halloween coming up soon, this is a good time for parents to have a “safety session” or two with the small ghouls and ghosts who’ll be on the “treat” beat. We suggest that the parents give heed to the rules also because possibly the best safety tip of all is to know where your children are at all times especially on Halloween. A happy Halloween for children depends in part on the active, interested involvement of adults. With the younger children you can insure that involvement and at the same time know where your small fry are by being with them. Among other safety tips: – You can decrease hazards by making sure costumes are light, non-flammable, and short enough to prevent tripping. Use of reflective tape will make costumes glow in the beam of headlights. – In certain cases, particularly with the little folks, face makeup might be safer than masks which might obscure vision. – Observe all pedestrian safety rules. Walk, don’t run, when crossing streets and look both ways. – Turn porch and exterior lights on to signify that the young visitors are welcome. – And if you’re a motorist on All Hallow’s Eve, give extra care to driving safely. The National Confectioners Assoeiation, with support of many public officials across the country, has urged that the “trick” be taken out of Halloween treating and putting emphasis on “Meet ‘n’ Treat.” The program, which has a great deal of merit, emphasizes the positive, wholesome, family – oriented aspects of Halloween. Another recommendation in the program is that parents make the treating rounds with their children in late aftemoon or early evening ; and it encourages neighbors to plan block parties and other get-togethers to foster the spirit of friendliness. Halloween is a traditional fun night for the kids. Making the occasion constructive and safe should be a goal of parents and youngsters alike.