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On Jan. 29, our Professional Development Program Manager Coco McAtee appeared on Fox 4's morning news show to
discuss tips on talking to your children about how to stay safe from predators.
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News.
How to talk with children about this topic:
- Set aside time to talk about personal safety
- Keep calm, don't frighten children ... child abduction is rare
- Have a family safety plan, including a secret code word
- Find ways to practice your safety plan
- Point out to your child the types of people, homes and/or
businesses where you are comfortable that he or she can go for help. So if your
child is separated from you in public, you may suggest that your child seek out
a specific person, such as a mom with kids
- Tell your child not to go looking for you if you get
separated in a public place. Instead, tell your child which type of person he
or she can go to for help.
- Always know where your children are and who they are with
Things to be sure your children know
- Always inform a parent, guardian, or trusted adult before
going anywhere, accepting anything, or getting into a car with anyone.
- Yell and run away if someone tries to touch you, or treats
you in a way that makes you feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.
- Rules can be broken in a crisis - safety is more important
than manners
- Your address and phone number (including area code) and how
and when to call 911.
- If someone follows you on foot or in a car, stay away
- Other tips for children
- Do not walk to school or go somewhere by yourself, go with a
friend
- Grown-ups should not ask children for help - such as finding
a lost puppy or getting directions
For more information
Archive of Parenting Tips
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 July 2007 )
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