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Parenting Tips to Keep Your Child Safe

Isabelle Jones by Isabelle Jones
December 9, 2020
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Every parent wants their child to be healthy, happy, and safe. Unfortunately, modern society is full of potential risks to children such as cyberbullying and illegal substances. As a parent, you should discuss these risks with your child and guide them to make better decisions as they get older. With that in mind, here are some top parenting tips to keep your child safe.

Educate them on the dangers of addiction

Some parents avoid bringing up topics like alcohol and drug abuse with their children, but these are important issues that need to be discussed. All children will eventually be exposed to alcohol and drugs. Your child is far more likely to make good decisions if you’ve discussed this topic with them openly and made them aware of the effects and risks.

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They are also more likely to tell you if they experience peer pressure surrounding alcohol and drugs and come to you for guidance. Make sure that you speak with your child about drugs and alcohol before they are exposed to them. Have an open and honest conversation and allow them to ask any questions that they have on the topic. Experts at the Calgary Dream Centre explain how “this conversation is not a one-time event. You will likely need to talk about drugs and alcohol a few times throughout your child’s life.”

Teach them how to stay safe online

The internet has brought about some wonderful benefits for children in terms of education and entertainment. That said, it also puts children at risk of things like cyberbullying and online grooming. Cyberbullying is extremely common and a recent survey found that around 37% of children have experienced cyberbullying online.

Cyberbullying can have a serious impact on a child’s well-being, and it can lead to the development of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. You can’t protect your child against everything online, but you can help to minimize the risks. Have an open conversation with your child about the potential risks of using the internet. Encourage them to adopt safe browsing habits and to come to you if they ever feel threatened by something online.

Try to limit the amount of time that your child spends using social media. Instead, encourage them to do more productive activities or spend quality time with their family and friends. You can also install parental filters to keep your child safe by stopping them from accessing inappropriate or offensive websites.

Create a safe living environment

Every child should feel safe and secure in their home. As a parent, you should take steps to make your family living space as comfortable and as safe as possible. For instance, install a security system and a quality alarm to protect your home against intruders. You can boost your home security with additional security features like CCTV cameras and motion sensor lights. Remember that your home may also contain hazards, especially for young children. Make your home safer from small children by installing gates on stairs to protect your children from falling and keeping dangerous chemicals out of sight and reach.

Isabelle Jones

Isabelle Jones

The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not in any way intended to substitute medical care or advice from your doctor, or be interpreted as expert opinion.

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