Jun 21
Child safety first
Children at this period, have more physical ability and more independence, which can put them at higher risk for injuries from falls and other accidents.
- Teach the child about traffic safety. For example, to use sidewalks when walking to school; watch traffic closely when riding a bike.
- Teach the child about water safety, and always supervise him or her when swimming or playing with water.
- Supervise the child when doing risky activities, such as climbing.
- Teach the child not play with fire and fire safety.
- Teach the child about electricity safety.
- Keep harmful household tools and equipment out of the child’s reach.
- Teach the child about how to ask for help when he or she needs it.
Tips
- Communicate with the child by talking with him or her about school and friends.
- Help the child set achievable goals.
- Recognize the child’s accomplishments and praise him or her to increase self confidence.
- Teach the child about respecting others.
- Ask the child to help with housework, such as cleaning the dinning table to help him or her develop a sense of responsibility.
- Encourage the child to help people in need.
- Help the child learn patience.
- Make clear rules and stick to them, such as on computer time, TV time, and bed time.
- Encourage the child on thinking problems. For example, before act, think about possible consequences.
- Encourage him to solve problems, for example how to solve a conflict with a friend.
- Continue reading to the child， gradually take turns reading to each other.
- Work with the child’s teachers together to help him or her do well.
- Do fun things together as a family, such as playing games, travelling.
- Encourage the child to take challenges.
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Monday June 23rd, 2008 at 12:50 AM
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