“What should we be extra careful about, on Chanuka?”
To keep kids away from the MEnora when li, and not to leave them unattended
” I’ve heard that Chanuka is a very special time and so we should daven etc…”
Of course!
“Anything extra special to do on Chanuka?”
Yes! light the menora every day and say hallel, add al hanisim to bentching and davening.
“Also, has anyone heard of looking directly at the flames for the full half hour and what positive effect it has? “
Nope