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It's that time of year again -- when tempting little tasty bits of candy dance around in front of you like a red flag in front of a bull. Yes, it's Halloween, and I'm willing to guess that it won't just be your kids who are suffering from sugar hangovers on November 1. You say you're rationing the treats so they don't eat them all at once, but who's keeping you from bingeing on all that chocolatey goodness? Maybe you are your own diet police, or maybe you let your stomach guide you. That's the question this week ...

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Scared you'll binge on Halloween candy? Here's a little trick that can keep you from overdoing it.

The countdown to Halloween has begun. Kids are itching to get out there and score some candy. But there's one thing parents need to do before the festivities begin.

There are about a billion articles floating around on how to make sure you or your kids don't OD on Halloween candy, including this one, which suggests that you let your kids have a couple of treats, but them give away the rest to your co-workers or the local soup kitchen. Or, just throw them out.

What do you think of this idea? I understand that sugar isn't good for kids and they should be taught moderation when it comes to treats, but I don't think it's fair for mom or dad to take away all the treats that the kids braved the cold and the neighbourhood dogs to collect. The message there is that they shouldn't bother working for something they want because it will just get taken away (though that's a good lesson to prepare them for taxes later on in life.) Plus, it ruins all the fun.

Here's a trick that my parents used -- they kept our Halloween candy and let us choose a few pieces for our lunch every day until it was gone, which was sometime around Christmas. It still allowed us to feel like the candy was ours, but it kept us from bingeing (except when we found where they hid the candy -- bwahahaha!) And I turned out ok, so I can honestly say that if you allow your kids to actually eat their Halloween candy, it won't ruin their lives.

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Well, it's almost time for Hallowe'en again!

Are you getting ready by stocking up on candy?

Here are some ideas on alternatives to the usual sugary treats, including some surprises!

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