Our busy lives often lead to parents multi-tasking. We’re walking through the store, and talking on the phone. But with all that, our attention is divided. Bright Start Academy provides you some information about child’s safety. Source: http://brightstartofallon.com

1. Child safety is the main issue
with Child care centers

2. Our busy lives often lead
to us parents multi-
tasking. We’re walking
through the
store, pushing the
shopping
cart, and talking on the
phone, or we’re at the
playground chatting with
our friends while the kids
play. But with all that, our
attention is divided, and
child safety isn’t at the

3. Our focus is sometimes on
what we have to do, as
opposed to what we are
doing. Most people love to
engage little ones in
conversation, and it’s
usually harmless:
waving, making
faces, even saying “hi”.
But how, and when, do we
teach our children to use
caution around others?

4. Talking to children about
the dangers of
interacting with strangers
can be a tough
conversation for parents
to have with their
children. After all, it’s
a fine line between
telling your child to be
cautious, and scaring
them into thinking that
everyone is out to get
them. .

5. While it’s a good idea to teach young
toddlers about their body, and about how no
one should touch them without their
permission, stranger danger isn’t really a child
safety concept that children of that age can
understand.

6. It’s after age three
that children can start
to differentiate who safe
people are, the
difference between
strangers and safe
strangers and where
they can go if they need
help. They can
also learn basic action
plans for if they get
separated while out and
about.

7. And that’s what child
safety starts with: a
conversation, followed
by examples while
you’re running errands
or playing outside. Make
it a game
to identify strangers, play
out scenarios, and
problem solve it
together.

8. The officer may have child safety tips that you
haven’t thought of! Children tend to understand
concrete concepts, so explain to them that strangers
are like dogs they don’t know, some are nice and
some aren’t, so it’s best to keep their distance and
stay where they know it’s safe.

9. Remind them that good
and bad strangers look
the same, you can’t
judge a person based
on their
appearance! Approach
a police officer and
explain that you are
talking about stranger
danger, so your child
can watch you interact
with the officer.

10. And, most
importantly, no matter
how independent your
preschooler has
become, keep a close
eye on them and know
where they are at all
times. As the weather
gets warmer and the
sun is shining more, we
spend more and more
time outside enjoying
the beautiful weather.

11. The playgrounds fill
up with children, and
the stores are
crowded with
parents pushing little
ones in shopping
carts. As we’re
soaking up the
warmth and
sunshine, it’s easy to
take child safety for
granted in our safe
community.

12. But as they weather warms up, it’s always good to
remind ourselves, and our children, about the
importance of being cautious and staying safe.

13. To know more about Child’s
safety, Visit:
Bright Start Academy