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Eps 6: The Safety Talk

Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
Episode • Jun 8, 2015 • 31m

Podcast with Kim Estes

 

Intro – music feedback? Mention speakpipe

 

Kim Into with Family – two daughters, middle/high schoolers

 

Savvy Parents Safe Kids

www.savvyparentssafekids.com

 

Patty Fitzgerald - Safely Ever After

 

 

Lots of strategies… not just “this is what you do in the moment”

 

Being home alone… 2 tips:

 

Don't open the door, acknowledge the door –

In a strong voice: “Who is it?” followed by, “I can’t help you…” and walk away.

 

Know what to do if there is a fire –

Get out of the house and use a neighbors phone to call 911

 

Practice!!

 

Talking about having an “out” for sticky situations… Teach your kids language to use and practice the language…

 

Free range in the world is safer than free range online.

The internet is a place, not a thing….

Safety radar isn’t quite as tuned in….

 

PDF of Super 10 Rules For Safety

 

Don’t scare them, it's not helpful

“Family” safety rule

Check in – make it a family thing

Lead by example 

 



 

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