NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)October 29, 2026Hillsborough County
Tips for Managing Your Kids' Halloween Candy Consumption
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Halloween brings plenty of candy and potential sugar rushes that worry parents. Pediatric experts reassure families that a single night of indulgence is okay and offer tips to help children enjoy the holiday safely.
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Parents can learn how to let their children enjoy Halloween treats safely without the worry of excessive sugar impacts.
Key Facts
- Halloween candy eating is primarily a one-night occurrence for children.
- Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Brittany Bruggeman provides advice on offsetting sugar rushes.
- Experts emphasize letting kids celebrate and enjoy the holiday safely.