Warning: Distractions on the Loose
Cars aren’t the only place where distraction happens. They can happen on a bike, scooter, skateboard, skates and even on our own two feet. Help your kids stay focused on their surroundings when they are out and about.
Safety Sense
Our senses are how we experience the world. Help your kids get off their devices and in tune with their surroundings. Here’s how.
Eyes Up
There’s so much amazing stuff to see in the world. Flowers blooming. Lady bugs zipping. Dogs zooming by.
Have your child put their device away so they can take the scenic route while being alert to any dangers. When they’re aware of what’s around them, they can make safe — and smart — choices.
Ears Open
Our ears can hear things our eyes sometimes can’t see, like a red robin chirping in the trees or a far-off siren.
Save headphones and earbuds for use at home. Ask your kids to listen for as many sounds as they can when they’re outside.
Can they hear that sprinkler across the street? Where did that honk come from? This helps them learn how to name what sounds are warnings and where those sounds are coming from so they can stay safe.
Intuition On
We take in so much information all the time, there’s no way for our brains to process it all. But our bodies sometimes know things first. That’s why we get butterflies or an icy pit in our stomachs.
Help your kids listen to their bodies. Encourage them to try to name what they feel and where the feeling is in their bodies. Is it worry? Excitement? Joy? Is it in their tummy? Their heart? Their throat?
When kids are in tune with their feelings and emotions, they can make more informed choices and be better observers of the world around them.
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