Halloween during COVID-19

Halloween during COVID-19

Our friends at the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services put together some great guidance for families as we approach a favorite holiday – Halloween! Celebrating holidays during a pandemic requires creative thinking and new traditions, but rest assured – Halloween is not cancelled.

The article covers questions such as:

• Should families avoid trick-or-treating during a pandemic?
• What is a friendly way to let children know you aren’t handing out treats?
• Should you visit a haunted house or attend a party?
• Can you substitute costume-style masks for the face coverings you’ve been wearing to prevent spreading COVID-19?
• Is there anything else to consider before kids dig into their bag of treats?

Read the full article on the Play Every Day blog online.