Jann Blackstone, Tribune News Service

Q. I am the proud mom of two very active boys and a 3-year-old little girl. They all tell me they want to trick-or-treat with their father and me, but we have been separated for almost two years now. We live close by, and I’m willing to try, but I have to admit, just thinking about it gives me anxiety. It sounds like a great idea, but a lot to handle. How do you suggest we approach this? What’s good ex-etiquette?

A. First, you must ask yourself why you are even attempting this? If your kids asked, that’s one thing. If you think it’s what you are supposed to do, that’s not necessarily true. I advise divorced parents to NEVER attempt doing something together with their children unless their relationship has evolved to the point that they can comfortabl

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