With school beginning it is time to review with our kids important safety tips.
1. "Do you know Mom's phone number?"
Make sure to put your number in their backpack if they cannot remember it.
2. "What do you do if a stranger wants you to get in the car."
With my kids we roll play "robber". I go sit in the car and role play with them. You really start to recognize what kids do in these situations. I hate talking about it, but it is necessary.
3."What do you do if there is a fire?"
Practice climbing out of the bedroom windows. My children have a lot of fun with this.
4. "Who do you call if mommy needs an ambulance?"
Five year old children need to know who to call if there is a true emergency.
5. "What do you do if you find a gun at your friends house?"
Some families love to hunt or target shoot so it is wise to cover this topic.
6. "What do you do if someone wants you to smoke or do drugs?"
A firm brief answer and then a quick retreat is a good policy.
7. "What do you do if an adult or child that you know wants you to do something you know is wrong?"
This is the same as stranger safety. Focus on quick retreat and telling your mom.
I've found role playing is a fun way to teach our kids to be safe. If you have any other safety situations that you have found to be helpful please let me know.
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