Safer Sleeping
Safer sleeping – it sounds very simple, but there are many cases where this is not being practiced. Cot death or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is becoming very common. You need to think about where and how your baby sleeps.
Dangers Around The Home
Dangers around the home. A home is a very special place. It is the place where children should feel safe and comfortable. Unfortunately this is not the case in many homes as the majority of children’s injuries occur in and around the child’s own home. The good news is that you as parents can protect […]
Child Neglect
Child neglect is a form of child maltreatment, a deficit in meeting a child’s basic needs including the failure to provide basic physical, health care, supervision, nutrition, emotional, education and/or safe housing needs.
Childminding and Daycare
Childminding and Daycare Before leaving your child in the care of others, you might want to think about: If their needs are being met and respected. If their cultural background is recognized. Will they be happy there?
On the Bus:
Travelling to School Have your children arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to pick them up. Make sure children know to stand on the sidewalk or on the grass while waiting for the bus.
In the Classroom
In the Classroom Kids need a safe and comfortable environment to learn to the best of their capabilities. This means they have to feel safe in their school and be able to positively interact with their teachers and classmates. By doing the following, parents and other adults can help make sure children have a positive […]
Travelling To and From School
Travelling To and From School Map out with your children a safe way for them to walk to school or to the bus stop. Travelling To and From School can be very dangerous without proper parental care and supervision. Avoid busy roads and intersections. Do a trial run with them to point out places they […]