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Great Back to School Tips from Take25.org
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At SchoolWalk the route to and from school with your children, pointing out landmarks and safe places to go if they’re being followed or need help. If your children ride a bus, visit the bus stop with them to make sure they know which bus to take.
Remind kids to take a friend whenever they walk or bike to school. Remind them to stay with a group if they’re waiting at the bus stop.
Caution children never to accept a ride from anyone unless you have told them it is OK to do so in each instance.
Take your child's photo (cell phone or PDA) every day before leaving to school. This will capture any outfit specifics/hairstyle details, should the need for recollection occur.
Out and About
Take your children on a walking tour of the neighborhood and tell them whose homes they may visit without you.
Remind your children it’s OK to say NO to anything that makes them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused and teach your children to tell you if anything or anyone makes them feel this way.
Teach your children to ask permission before leaving home.
Remind your children not to walk or play alone outside.
Teach your children to never approach a vehicle, occupied or not, unless they know the owner and are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult.
Practice "what if" situations and ask your children how they would respond. “What if you fell off your bike and you needed help? Who would you ask?”
Teach your children to check in with you if there is a change of plans.
During family outings, establish a central, easy-to-locate spot to meet for check-ins or should you get separated.
Teach your children how to locate help at theme parks, sports stadiums, shopping malls, and other public places. Also, identify those people who they can ask for help, such as uniformed law enforcement, security guards and store clerks with nametags.
Help your children learn to recognize and avoid potential risks, so that they can deal with them if they happen.
Teach your children that if anyone tries to grab them, they should make a scene and make every effort to get away by kicking, screaming, and resisting.
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