At Home
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Childproofing: Use safety gates, cover electrical outlets, secure furniture to walls.
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Safe storage: Lock away cleaning products, medicines, sharp objects, and tools.
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Fire safety: Install smoke alarms, keep matches and lighters out of reach, and teach kids how to respond to an alarm.
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Stranger safety: Teach them not to open the door without an adult.
🚗 On the Road
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Car seats & seat belts: Use age-appropriate car seats and ensure seat belts are always on.
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Safe crossings: Teach children to look both ways and use pedestrian crossings.
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Bikes & scooters: Helmets are a must, plus reflective gear if riding in low light.
🌳 Outdoors & Play
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Supervision: Always supervise near water, playgrounds, or busy streets.
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Safe play areas: Choose well-maintained parks and check for hazards (broken glass, damaged equipment).
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Boundaries: Set clear rules about where they can and can’t go.
📱 Online & Digital Safety
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Parental controls: Use filters to block harmful content.
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Teach awareness: Kids should never share personal details (address, school, phone number) online.
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Time limits: Balance screen time with offline activities.
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Cyberbullying: Encourage kids to talk if they feel uncomfortable online.
🧠 Emotional & Social Safety
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Open communication: Encourage them to share worries without fear of punishment.
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Safe adults: Teach them to identify trusted adults if they need help.
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Body boundaries: Explain the importance of consent and saying “no” to unwanted touch.
🚨 Emergency Preparedness
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Important numbers: Make sure they know how to dial emergency services.
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Home plan: Practice fire drills and safe exits.
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ID safety: For younger kids, consider ID bracelets or trackers (like the ones we sell at UKSafeGuard).