My Precious Kid

How can we make child safety a priority in our family? What steps can we take to ensure our childrens safety at home and away? How can we educate our children on staying safe?

For many parents, the thought just doesn’t cross their mind. Maybe because they grew up in a relatively “safe” community, maybe because they are just naturally “trusting” of others, whatever the case, child safety and planning for it is not put as a priority in their life.

They don’t make the efforts to teach their child about strangers, they don’t do the things that they could to protect their child in the home, or even away from home, and then it happens, their child is hurt in some way. The parent is upset and then sees the obvious need for child safety planning and making it a priority in their lives. So, where do they begin now that they are aware of the issue?

FIRST – Family Rules – decide as a parent what is deemed “safe” for your child. You should have a general list of rules and regulations when it comes to your child that those in charge of their care should follow. Talk about vacation safety rules.

SECOND – Child Proofing Your Home – Take inventory of your home and other areas where you child frequents. Make certain that everything that can be done to protect your child is done. From protecting them from certain items such as poisons and heavy objects that may fall on them to protecting them from going into areas that would be dangerous for them, such as out in the busy street or down a flight of stairs.

THIRD – Stranger Danger Education – Think of outside things that could happen, including encountering a stranger, and other common dangers. Work with your child to help them to understand what needs to take place. They should run away from a stranger, not talk to them, and inform a trusted adult if the stranger won’t leave them alone. Other similar dangers include if someone is hurt and needs medical care. Teach your child to dial 911. Play a safety board game and watch stranger safety DVD’s.

FOURTH – Wearable Child ID – Get your child use to wearing an ID everyday. There are many choices for his: ID bracelets, shoe stickers, dog tags, ID cards, temporary tattoos and more. Find the ones that work well for your family.

These are all dangerous possibilities that surround your child on a daily basis. Proper planning for these things can help reduce the chances of your child being hurt and will help to heighten their awareness and keep them safe. Keep the lines of communication open with your children.

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