Parenting Pointers: A Nanny’s Guide to a Happy Halloween

Halloween is a chance for kids to play dress-up, be out after dark, and of course indulge in a plethora of candy. For parents however, it might be a bit more hectic than exciting. To keep things as stress-free as possible, Florence Ann Romano, The Windy City Nanny™ shares some great reminders for parents this Halloween.

5 Halloween Tips for Parents: 

1) Halloween is a chance for children and families to socialize. Get a group together from your kid’s school to meet their friends and their parents! 

2) Allergies! If your child has an allergy it's imperative that they do not eat the candy without you. And make sure the group they're with knows what to do in an emergency. 

3) Don't let your kids dress sexy if you can help it! Remind your girls that less isn’t necessarily more. 

4) Manners! Please, thank you, kindness, etc. And remember, children with special needs participate in Halloween too, and need extra TLC.  

5) Young children should always have an adult present during trick-or-treating. If your older children will be going alone, ensure you know the route they will be taking and agree on a specific time to be home.

Florence Ann Romano- The Windy City Nanny™

Florence Ann Romano, The Windy City Nanny ™ (www.WindyCityNanny.com), is an author, philanthropist and web series star/host who has always had a special place in her heart for children. Romano worked for over 15 years as a nanny, beginning as a ‘Mommy’s helper’ at the age of 11. Her new YouTube Series, Windy City Nanny premiered on August 21^st, 2019 with new episodes each week. She shares her experiences in Nanny and Me (Mascot Books, May 2015), her beautifully illustrated debut book for children making the transition from being cared for solely by their parents to having a nanny in their home. 

She has been featured on National Shows like Home & Family, The Doctor & The Diva, FOX News, Good Day Chicago, WCIU, SiriusXM and more.

Born and raised just outside of Chicago, Romano earned a degree in performance theatre at Bradley University in Peoria, IL.​ She is on the Leadership Council at Sesame Street Workshop and serves on the Executive Board of the Children's Research Fund at Lurie's Children's Hospital.