Halloween is a fun time for young and old alike. But don't forget the importance of safety, and teach children to respect others too.

Oct 18, 2010 - Rhonda Day

Parents with food-allergic children can let their kids have a blast too on Halloween night, if they take extra care.

Oct 12, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Cool October evenings herald the coming of Halloween, arguably one of the most fun kid's holidays. Ensuring children have safe costumes can help make it a worry free one.

Sep 29, 2009 - Richard Freeland

Parents can help keep kids safe on Halloween by helping them stay visible, choosing face paint and shorter costumes, checking candy and walking with their children.

Oct 19, 2008 - Michelle Carchrae

Halloween poses risks of injury or death for pets. Avoid those risks and keep pets safe on Halloween with these tips.

Oct 9, 2010 - Helen Stewart

On Halloween night follow a few simple rules to throw a great and safe party for college students.

Oct 14, 2010 - Jose Da Silveira

Make the most of this Halloween by doing fun crafts with your kids. With a few materials and a little creativity you can create Halloween magic!

Sep 21, 2010 - Katherine Barrington

Halloween has long been associated with evil and witchcraft that it is easy to forget that October 31st used to represent the harvest festival and the end of summer.

Oct 10, 2009 - Pete Cummings

Unlike Kermit the Frog, it's easy to be green, especially at Halloween--you just need to be a little more creative.

Oct 9, 2009 - Stefanie Gabrych Fraser

The temptation to overindulge on chocolate, candy and other sweets on Halloween can make it difficult for even the most health-conscious. Here are some healthy options.

Sep 28, 2009 - Lisa Rufle

Everything is going greener these days and Halloween is no exception. Go Green by reducing, reusing and recycling this Halloween and become more environmentally friendly.

Oct 25, 2008 - Kirsti A. Dyer

Most animal shelters won't let cats, especially black ones, be adopted at this time of the year. But ritual animal sacrifices are the least of the problems.

Oct 20, 2009 - Diane Evans

Observe these precautions when booking solo-travel. These common sense tricks will help divert predators from people traveling alone.

Aug 27, 2009 - Diana Ogilvie

Fresh-cut and suitably watered Christmas trees are safe trees. Here are suggestions for Christmas tree care, display, longevity and advisability of tree preservatives.

Dec 10, 2007 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Are the top trick or treat sweets safe for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance? Learn more about gluten free Halloween candy to hand out.

Aug 2, 2010 - Melanie Zoltan

Trick-or-treating is a popular and enjoyable Halloween activity. However, it can be dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken.

Oct 18, 2010 - Kristin Krogh

As an alternative to carving jack-o-lanterns, try painting Halloween pumpkins. It is a great Halloween craft for kids of all ages and it is a lot of fun!

Sep 22, 2010 - Katherine Barrington

Ensuring your children have a happy and safe Halloween can be a daunting task with costumes, crafts, and trick-or-treating.

Sep 23, 2010 - Angela Perkinson

One frighteningly fun activity for your Halloween party is a costume contest- here's how to organize a haunted who's who.

Sep 15, 2008 - Mary McCarthy

Ghosts stories, trick-or-treat party, baking, burning bad memories, and more. Spend some time together this Halloween as a family.

Oct 7, 2010 - Allison Brown