When your child is young it's important to do everything you can to keep them safe. It's natural for toddlers to get themselves into dangerous situations due to their curiosity and that they do not yet always know what is dangerous and what is not dangerous. Because of it this it is essential that you keep close watch on your toddler and on the environment that he is in.
Follow these tips to make sure that your toddler is safe wherever he is:
1. Always be careful to check the area to make sure that it is "childproof." This means checking all the time, not just once! Remember that things change. It can be the smallest thing that you may not notice that gets your toddler into a dangerous situation. Remember that toddlers are unpredictable and extremely curious. They are probably very interested in things that you don't even notice. That's part of the wonder of childhood, but it's also a big part of the danger of childhood!
2. Don't let your attention be diverted away from your toddler when you are using cleaning products, electrical appliances, medicines, or anything else that may be hazardous to your toddler. You must realize that it only takes a few seconds for your toddler to get into big trouble with something like this. For example what if you are using a household cleaner and the doorbell rings. If you leave the cleaning materials unattended for even a moment while you go get the door, your child could be into them and cause a very serious problem in that short amount of time.
3. It's important to be particularly alert of your toddler's activities during very stressful times. It's during these times that we let our minds get preoccupied with other things. It's during these times that the worst accidents can occur. You have to stay alert!
4. You must never leave your toddler alone anywhere. Not in your house, not in the backyard, nowhere! You should also not leave your toddler alone in a room unless it's absolutely 100% safe. And even if you do leave your child alone in such a room, do not leave them alone with another young child under age 5 or a pet.
5. You should be familiar with first aid procedures and with CPR.
6. Safety doesn't mean your child can't play. When your child is in a safe place let them "experiment" with their toys and with things that are safe. Children do need to learn from their mistakes. As long as those mistakes are not dangerous, they are OK to make.
7. Always set a good example for safety. Your child is more likely to do what you do than to do what you say. If you tell your child to be safe but then you regularly do things that are unsafe, they will certainly learn to ignore your words and to follow your actions.
8. Make sure your toddler knows that "hot" means very dangerous. A good way that you can make sure your toddler knows this by letting them touch something that is quite hot, but of course not so hot that it can actually hurt them. Children learn best by doing, they need to know that hot is bad at a very young age to avoid an unthinkable tragedy.
9. You should always remind your child of the dangers of sharp objects whenever they see you using a knife, scissors, or anything else sharp. Let them know that only adults like you ever use knives and other sharp things. Let them know that they are extremely dangerous.
10. Have your child practice with steps. Steps can be very dangerous for a young child and it's tempting to block them off from steps entirely. But they are better off learning how to use them in a safe way. Let them practice with just three steps at a time. Use a gate to keep them from going any farther.
The transition from high school to college is a tremendous stressor in itself. The classes are structured differently, courses often become harder, and there is a drastic change in a teen's responsibility. Your college aged son or daughter may now be faced with situations that require self-defense and self-protection.
It is imperative to begin this as soon as possible. They will be on their own and you should prepare them as much as possible. You should check with your campus authorities first as to what methods of non-lethal self defense are allowed. Is you child permitted to carry Mace, Pepper Spray or a Stun Gun? Are they allowed to carry stun guns in their purses or pockets?
Have the college clearly detail the security system and processes currently in place? Verify the security at the school parking lots. Are the lots patrolled 24/7? Where can your child run to if there is a problem on campus? Make sure your children are aware where the security office is located?
If at all possible, see if you can show them around their dorm in the months before college begins. You can both get a feel for the layout of the dorm and see where the entrances and exits are. You can explore the different wings and corridors so your child will be less likely to become lost. This is especially important if you are from a more rural area and your child is attending a major university. The univeristy your child atends may have thousands of students with varying backgrounds. It can be an overwhelming place if they aren't fully expecting a location vast enough to accommodate this number.
Be sure to clearly discuss facts on peer behavior. It is highly unlikely that parties will ever be supervised thus anything thing lost or stolen will be gone for good. Likewise other young adults in attendance may or may not be students at the school. There are accounts for both male and female students who have been robbed, attacked, or raped after overindulging in alcohol.
If you can establish these facts with your child, and discuss the consequences of irresponsible behavior, it will stay with them through college. They will have an idea of what to expect and a keen perspective on personal safety and accountability. College is not high school, but your child can be safe with a few personal precautions. Never assume you have nothing to worry about, always be prepared because "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail".
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