Halloween is fast approaching, and with it comes the tradition of Trick or Treat.
While our kids might be excited to dress up in costumes and eat their weight in treats, consider how the person on the other side of the door feels. Some vulnerable, disabled, or neurodivergent residents may find Halloween distressing for a number of reasons.
Have fun and enjoy the evening. If someone’s house is decorated, there’s a pumpkin outside, and they seem to have opted in, go for it! At the same time, be mindful, respectful, and considerate of households that have chosen not to participate.