Halloween's Sweet Treats: Moms Talk

The annual sugar high is less than two weeks away.

Which means it's time to start thinking about getting the candy for the .

This week, let's talk about Halloween candy.

Share what you like to give out on Halloween, and what you liked to get in your trick-or-treating days.

With all the talk about childhood obesity, do you worry about the amount of extra calories, sugars and fats your children are getting? 

How do you handle the candy after the children bring it home? Is it put all together in one pile to be shared, or does each child keep what they brought home? Do you keep the candy away from them and ration it out, or do they get to help themselves?

And, 'fess up, do you dip into your children's trick-or-treat haul?

Joining us, as always, is our terrific Moms Council.

 is a freelance reporter with Patch. Julie, a longtime reporter and communications professional, is a first-time mom of a son born in November.

 works in public relations. She and husband Timothy have a daughter, Amara. Monina is also a member of the Disney Moms Panel, one of 15 moms selected nationwide, advising people online about planning Disney vacations.

 is a mom of three children ages 5 and under with her husband, Bill. They are expecting their fourth child this winter. She also works part-time.

 is a native of New Jersey. She is a marketing professional who has worked in advertising, market research, vending and equipment companies. She and her husband live in Avon with their two children.

 is a mom to a Girl Scout and lives in Avon.

 is the newest member of the  and past president of Avon Early Childhood PTA. She will also be blogging for Avon Patch. If you're a parent and want to share your experiences raising children in Avon, you, too, can .