Child Safety Tips & Strategies While our kids and grandkids are
learning to read and write, it's just as important to teach them
how to be safe. Start with these simple tips to begin building
the foundation of safety awareness with your child or
grandchild. - Approach the subject of safety in a non-
threatening way, so that your child is not fearful of dangerous
people or situations, but cautious and aware. - Open
communication is the key. Encourage your child to trust their
intuition and to be able to tell you when something is wrong. -
Make sure your child knows his or her full name, address and
phone number, where you work and how you can be contacted. Teach
them how to dial 911 and use a cell phone in an emergency
situation. - Inform your child of the rules pertaining to
strangers. Let your child know that adults should not ask
children for help nor can they threaten them. They should never
approach an unknown car or go anywhere with an adult they do not
know. - Never label clothing, backpacks or personal