SAFETY TIPS. When throwing away plastic bags tie a knot (or several) in them first.  Small children will not be able to put them over their heads if they get into the trash.

As soon as your baby can crawl, get into the habit of keeping the toilet seat lid down.  Husbands need to practice this.  Curious children can fall in and drown!

Remember to take outlet covers with you on vacations, grandparent’s home, or other places that might not be child proof.

ROLE PLAY potential dangerous situation with your children.  Pretend you are a stranger, your child is lost, and someone approaches them about drugs.  What will they do?

Ideas from Encouragement, a publication of Angela DiCicco and Gail Signor