Child Safety (4-10)

Personal Safety

  • ​Teach your child that it is NEVER ok for ANYONE – an adult or older child – to
    • ask a child to keep secrets from their family
    • ask to see a child’s private parts
    • ask a child for help with their private parts
  • Remind your child that they can always call you if they feel unsafe in someone else's home.

Drug and Alcohol Safety

  • Teach your child to NOT smoke, vape, use tobacco, drink alcohol, or use drugs – they’re bad for their brain and their lungs.
  • Set a good example – model the behavior you want your child to have.
    • DO NOT smoke or let anyone smoke around your child. Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of heart and lung disease.
    • DO NOT drink to excess or use alcohol inappropriately around your child.

Sports Safety

  • Ensure your child always wears protective gear when playing team sports including a mouthguard for contact sports.
  • Remind your child to drink plenty of water to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Other Safety Tips

Look over the safety tips on these pages: