Right now in Ireland, our children are tucked up in bed. Many parents are wondering how to react to the news from this weekend, when two little girls were lured away from their lovely little lives.
Child abduction and abuse is not a regular occurrence. Every parent's job is to protect our kids - and the fear of any child being abducted is the ultimate 'unthinkable'.
Most kids know not to get into stranger's cars, go with, or talk to strangers, but children with social and communication difficulties may not be able to comprehend the general 'stranger danger' rules.
Shortly, in all Hometrain Social Skills Groups, we will be issuing our Group Leaders with our new 'Stay Safe' resources, which includes an addition to our Curriculums for all age groups, covering our 'No, Yell, Run, Tell' - along with information for parents.
So how do you protect your child who doesn't understand the stranger danger rules? If they are playing outside, or liable to wander or escape, you can try:
The 'what to do' rules to remember:
No! Yell! Run! Tell!
Child abduction and abuse is not a regular occurrence. Every parent's job is to protect our kids - and the fear of any child being abducted is the ultimate 'unthinkable'.
Most kids know not to get into stranger's cars, go with, or talk to strangers, but children with social and communication difficulties may not be able to comprehend the general 'stranger danger' rules.
Shortly, in all Hometrain Social Skills Groups, we will be issuing our Group Leaders with our new 'Stay Safe' resources, which includes an addition to our Curriculums for all age groups, covering our 'No, Yell, Run, Tell' - along with information for parents.
So how do you protect your child who doesn't understand the stranger danger rules? If they are playing outside, or liable to wander or escape, you can try:
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- A 'mommy I'm here' alarm - I have one and it's great. The bear attaches to your child's belt and is not easily removed. You have the controller which when pressed, emits a shrill alarm from the bear. This means, if your child goes out of sight, you can quickly find them. Perfect for travelling.
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2. Have an outdoors 'buddy' system - where your child is only allowed out to play with a friend or sibling who knows to remain close by and understands the stranger rules. Explain to them that your child does not understand the 'what to do rules'
The 'what to do' rules to remember:
No! Yell! Run! Tell!
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