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How to help children that are afraid of Halloween

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Although some kids enjoy getting dressed up and going out trick-or-treating, others get scared by some of the sights and sounds of the holiday.

Psychologists say you should talk to your child about what they may see when they are out and about.

They also suggest that for younger kids, parents make it more of a celebration of being able to dress up and pretend rather than focusing on the negative images.