Parenting & Keeping Kids Safe

Keeping Kids Safe

Teach kids how to use the telephone for emergencies.
Help kids memorize important phone numbers.
Teach kids to not talk or play with someone they don't know.
Teach kids to not accept a ride or gifts from someone they don't know.
Maker sure your kids know where to go for an emergency.
Instruct your kids to tell you if anyone touches or speaks to them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Know where your kids are, who they are with, and when they will be back.
Enroll your kids in a first aid or babysitting course.

Learn about the current alcohol and drugs of choice and talk to your kids. The website is a great resource.
Listen; let them share their feelings and experiences.
Learn the laws and remind them of the consequences of getting caught.
Refer your kids for medical and physiological evaluations as necessary.