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Enjoying Summer Safely

The Sun Is More Fun When Kids Are OK!

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According to the FBI's National Crime Information Center, more than 840,000 children were reported missing in the United States in 2001. While out and about and enjoying summer, measures should be taken to keep your children safe.

  • Parent and child need to agree on a simple code word for emergency situations. A trusted adult who knows the code word can pick up your child, and your child knows it is OK to go with them.
  • Parents need to provide contact information to their children (phone numbers where they can be reached, including home, office and cell phone).
  • Parents should make sure that their children remember their own name, address and phone number.
  • Teach your children not to accept rides and gifts from strangers. Tell them it's OK to say no.
  • Teach your children to get permission before getting a ride or going anywhere with someone.
  • Have a plan in case your child gets separated from you in public.
  • Teach older children to stay in groups when going anywhere.

10. The most important ingredient for summer safety is sunscreen.

True or False

10. False. While it is very important to keep sunscreen on your children at all times when in the sun, the most important ingredient for summer safety is supervision. It only takes a few minutes for a small child to get into trouble, which is why they need a constant, watchful eye on them. Safety devices can fail and many toddlers discover how to bypass some of them.

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