Five Star Back to School Safety Tips
Do you have safety plans in place for your children now that going back to school is right around the corner? Are you aware 38% of all potential life-threatening situations happen to children as they walk to and from school? In addition 80% of the time an incident occurs within ¼ of a mile from your home. These statistics tell the whole story of why we need to be vigilant in safety for our precious cargo of children.
Safety expert John Walsh has come out with 5 Back to School Safety tips we all need to examine and implement:
1. Develop a family safety plan for emergencies that’s easy to use and includes: Designated meeting places outside of the house, emergency contact information and a first-aid kit.
2. Landmark your child’s school route with a map - designate “safe zones” like schools, community centers and libraries where you know they can get help in an emergency
3. Get to know the other children and parents in your neighborhood and make sure your kids use the “buddy system” when walking to and from school.
4. Reinforce “stranger danger” - Saying no to strangers or any adult who makes them feel scared or uncomfortable, and quickly getting away while yelling “this is not my parent.”
5. Consider personal safety products, designed to help keep your kids safe in the case of any uncertain or dangerous situations including: Getting lost, threatening strangers, allergic reactions or medical emergencies or bullying.
John Walsh also recommends a 5 Star safety device that is a great idea for every child. It’s perfect to attach on a school backpack for a child to have access to immediate help by pushing one button! 5 Star is having a back to school special price! Please check it out at:
http://www.greatcall.com. When seconds count the 5 Star device is there for your child.
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