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01/15/2021

Never leave kids alone in a car or stroller, even for a minute.

11/03/2020

For the parents-Have ID-like photos taken of your kids every 6 months and have them fingerprinted. Many local police departments sponsor fingerprinting programs.

07/03/2020

What to do if it’s your child’s first phone.

1. Always factory reset the phone if it’s a hand-me-down.

2. It is best to add any important emergency numbers.

3. Enable parental controls.

4. Set mobile data limits.

5. It is always a good idea to have an open conversation about Internet safety and privacy.

06/12/2019

Your child should know to always tell you about being approached by a stranger―even if someone said they would hurt him or her, or you, if he or she told. Let your child know he or she will not be in trouble, and you will protect him or her from harm.

04/18/2019

When you're shopping, at an amusement park, or otherwise out in a crowd, keep your eyes on your child at all times.

03/29/2019

If your child is prone to wandering off, it is best if someone in the family keeps constant physical contact, like holding hands.

12/25/2018

When hiring babysitters, always check multiple references and ask for recommendations from friends and family members.

12/23/2018

Always accompany young children to the bathroom in a public place and advise them never to play in or around the area.

08/08/2018

Keep your kids' medical and dental records up to date.

07/20/2018

Talk to your kids often about safety, and give them the basics on how to avoid and escape potentially dangerous situations.

07/20/2018

Be aware of your kids' Internet activities and chat room "friends," and remind them never to give out personal information.

04/09/2018