Positive Parenting for 3- to 5-year-old

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Child safety first

As the child interact with the outside world more, it becomes more important to teach him or her some ways to stay safe. Here are a few ways.

  • Teach the child how to deal with strangers, for example not to eat the strangers’ candy, not to follow strangers.
  • Tell the child to stay out of traffic and remind him or her not to play in the street.
  • Keep the child walk and ride his or her tricycle on the sidewalk.
  • Check outdoor playground equipment and make sure they are safe.
  • Keep watch over him or her when the child is playing outside.
  • Teach the child to swim for water safety.
  • Teach the child about electricity safety.
  • Teach the child about fire safety.

Tips

  • Continue to read to the child and nurture his or her love for books.
  • Let the child help with simple chores.
  • Encourage the child to play with other children and make friends.
  • Use “adult” language to talk to the child.
  • Be a role model.

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