It's late October—spooky season is officially in full gear! Normally, this is a time to plan costumes (from funny to frightening), decorate our windows and porches, and ready ourselves to walk the neighborhood in search of goodies as we call out "Trick or treat!"
But who knew that the scariest thing about Halloween this year would be 2020 itself? Many cities and towns have canceled trick-or-treat festivities. And even if they haven't, you may have decided to keep your child safely at home and socially distanced.
The CDC stresses that although we all love Halloween activities, in some cases they can increase the risk of getting (or spreading) coronavirus or the flu. See the CDC's trick or treat safety guide for more helpful advice.
But no matter what 2020 throws at us, Halloween itself sure isn't canceled! There are plenty of ways for parents and families to stay safe and make their own fun, not to mention some great memories, this year.
1. Have a virtual Halloween party
Okay, I know … you've probably had enough of Zoom and other meeting platforms, already. Not only are many of us on Zoom multiple times each week as we work remotely, but our kids are also in endless online gatherings for school.
But hosting a virtual Halloween event is a way to use meeting platforms for fun instead of duty or drudgery. So, pick a date and time, and then invite your child's friends to join an online event that will feature things like hangout time, spooky stories, and, of course, fun party games.
Here's a video with some awesome ideas to help you get started.
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