Credit: Free Images/Kimberly Appelcline While Halloween is an exciting time for kids, it can be a nerve-racking time for parents, with safety being their top priority. Gone are the days of turning your children loose in the neighborhood to go door-to-door without a safety plan in place. While Out and About… Make sure you know the neighborhood and who lives there. You can do a quick search on BeenVerified.com to see if your new neighbors have any skeletons in their closet. The most popular times to trick-or-treat are 5:30-9:30pm. There is safety in numbers, so it is best to stick to these times when canvasing the neighborhood. Remember, if the porch light isn’t on, don’t knock…this house is not participating in the festivities. Spooky decorations and the lure of candy can be very enticing. However, remind your children to never enter a stranger’s home while out trick-or-treating. Children under the age of 12 should never be turned loose to go door-to-door without adult supervision.  It’s always best to go out in groups and stay in the neighborhoods you are most familiar with using the sidewalk and remaining on well lit streets as you navigate the neighborhood. Kids should carry flashlights with fresh batteries…