Welcome to Part II in our two-part series on Safe Kids. In this episode, Kelly is discussing the one thought that will be a game-changer for the safety of your children. She then dives into three different scenarios to expound upon this point.Most kids and adults think that the adult needs to protect the child at all times. This needs to be shifted. There are various situations when the child is capable of getting to safety without an adult’s help, and parents need to teach these skills to their children. And that’s where Kelly’s game-changing thought comes in. Ready? Here it is:Protect kids by empowering them!!First Scenario - Protecting your child at home.Teach your child that they can remove themselves from a room that feels “unsafe.”Is it too loud?Is the movie too scary?Are there too many visitors?Did something upset you?Help your child find a spot in the house that can be their “safe spot.”Second Scenario - Protecting your child at the park.Have a quick huddle-up when you first arrive at the park to establish a plan.Tell the kids to look for you occasionally while they’re playing.Make a plan in case they DON’T see you when they look up.Look for another mom with kids and ask her for help.Look for a security guard/police officer.Third Scenario - Protecting your child in an unfamiliar place.Have a quick huddle-up to establish a plan.Remind them to keep an eye on Mom.Tell the young ones that it’s their “job” to keep an eye on Mom.A note about swimming pools:Do not send your child to a pool with anyone but you, if you do not have a child who can swim at least 30 feet independently.Even good swimmers can struggle if they get confused.Link from today’s show:The Empowered Parent: Monthly Membership ProgramCheck out Kelly’s websitePlease share this episode!YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify

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