This blog post is sponsored by ADT. As a parent, nothing is more
important than keeping your child safe, but this can be a
difficult job if you work full time. Remember that safety starts
at home. So if you have to leave your kids at home unsupervised,
it’s important to talk to them about how to respond to people at
the door or on the phone. Instruct them to always keep the doors
locked and to never answer the door unless they know the person.
You should also make sure that children know that they shouldn’t
let phone callers know they are by themselves. With regular
reports of students being abducted or attacked by bullies or
criminals on their way to and from school, it’s vital to make
sure there is an adult with your child at all times outside the
home. Having watchful adults along school routes will help keep
your child safe. If you have to leave for work before your kids
head off to school, ask a trusted neighbor to walk them to and
from the bus stop. You can also work with school officials to
request tha