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Stranger Danger
Asked by A.R. from Little Rock
on October 25, 2007
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When and How do you start teaching your children about stranger danger. I have a 4 year old who is in preschool at a church and I want to teach him about this issue be...
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- Hi. I have a 5 yr old son and had the same concern. A friend found a fantastic book for us. It's The Berenstein Bears Learn About Strangers. This book managed to b...
- Hey A.! I am the publisher of Parents & Kids Magazine and we just recently did a short piece on stranger danger. It is on our October issue (on-line). Go to www.pare...
- My son is also four. We bought the Safe Side video's that are offered by America's Most Wanted. They are never scarey and he really enjoys them. D.
Looking for Ideas for a "Stranger Danger" Program
Asked by K.D. from Kokomo
on August 4, 2009
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Our library is hosting a "Stranger Danger" program in a couple of weeks. Our local police will be handling the main presentation. As our library director, I will be ...
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- K. I am not sure how old the kids are you will be having the program for but my 4 yr old LOVES the Safe Side Stranger Safety DVD made by John Walsh and Julie Clark,(...
- Check with the Sesame Street line. They had one that was pretty good.
- Have you checked with CPA or Crime Prevention Association, they have the mascot McGruff the Crime dog. They would probably have some information.
Looking for Advice on Freedom Outside for My Son
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on June 24, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My son will be 6 this August and is starting to play with the boys on the block (ages 8 and 10). I often let him play with them outside without my hoverin...
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- My kids are 9 and I still "hover" a bit and set rules about how far from the house they can go. I hate to say it but you never know when something can happen. I sug...
- C., this is such a good question. I know what you mean about 'time standing still' when they are outside of your view. I think you should follow your instincts,...
- I would say 6 is still too young. The other kids are 2 and 4 years older than him, which makes a big difference. I would still be around, escort him to the other hou...
Child Safety: "Stranger Danger" Tools
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on October 11, 2007
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Does anyone have any recommendations for good tools (books, videos, websites, etc.) to use when discussing "Stranger Danger", etc. with a toddler (my daughter is 3). ...
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- I second the advice about the Berenstein Bears book. Check out Half Price Books if you decide to look for it, they usually have a fairly decent Berenstein Bear collect...
- I can't recommend the Safe Side series http://www.thesafeside.com/ enough! It is wonderful! BUT At the ages your children are- they aren't going to get it. It just doe...
- I can't recommend tools per se, but I've followed up by using the termonology, "safe-side adult" in everyday conversations and when we are coming into our neighborhood...
Stranger Danger
Asked by D.M. from Phoenix
on November 27, 2006
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Hi, I am a SAHM of three beautiful children. My oldest is a very bright wonderful 4 1/2 year old boy. He will be starting Kindergarden next August, he is growing up so...
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- check out "the safe side" stragner safety dvd. Its upbeat but informative and very wacky. It was created by the baby einstien founder and john walsh/americas most want...
- There is a video call "safe side" or On the safe side. By Julie Clark (baby einstein) And John Walsh Good luck S.
- Hi, I have a 5 year old daughter who started kindergarten this year and my husband is VERY worried about "stranger danger" and I am not so much. However it is a scary ...
Stranger Danger
Asked by V.J. from Phoenix
on June 23, 2009
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I was at Arrowhead Mall today and had a very unsettling experience. I had my 2 yr old in a single stroller. My 3 yr old basically refuses to hold my hand or onto the s...
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- Maybe you should have him watch some little kids show about safety. I know that Seemore's Playhouse talks about safety and it's for little kids his age.
- I think I'd still report it and give a description of the guy to the mall security... sounds weird to me and may prevent something weirder. As far as teaching your...
- Wow that is a very creepy story. I would have done the same thing and got the heck out of there. When teaching our son about strangers, we tried not to say "you ca...
Strangers
Asked by N.A. from Dallas
on May 8, 2009
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Hello Moms,
My little one is extremely friendly. He will speak to anyone who comes near us.
Many people aknowledge him, and strike up a conversation. My question is,...
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- I think this is a hard topic to explain to our children because we (moms) talk to strangers (other moms) at parks and places. We were at a park recently (visiting gra...
- We started teaching our daughter about stranger danger, good and bad touches or the no touch areas. Since my husband and MIL are both couclers, I left most of that up...
- I started talking to my kids about strangers when they were two. the three older ones were always very shy anyway, they would hide behind my legs when someone came up...
When Do You Start Teaching Your Child About "Stranger Danger"?
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on August 26, 2006
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Hey moms, I have a 3 year old and 15 mth old son. Of course I can't expect my 15mth old son to stay walking with me when we're out so I'll carry him if I have to, but...
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- Hello, As a social worker and a mom, I fully understand your concern. I highly recommend a video called "Stranger Safety." It was created by Julia Clark (founder ...
- I believe a 3-year-old is old enough to learn that there are tricky people in the world. The way I was able to teach my daughter the best was with a program called "Y...
- John Walsh has developed a video called that very title. It's aimed at 5 - 10 year olds. Heard him talk about it on Larry King. Suspect it's good as he partnered wit...
Stranger Danger
Asked by P.S. from Buffalo
on April 22, 2009
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My oldest turns 4 next week and he’s an EXTREMELY social, friendly and independent kid. I know I need to start a discussion about stranger danger but I just don’t ...
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- I have the same concern - both of my daughters are extremely social. One thing I've stopped myself from doing is forcing either of them into a conversation with a stra...
- There's a great video, Stranger Safety, by John Walsh and Julie Clark. Its a fun way to discuss strangers with children
- try books and dvds from your library to help you get started. My daughter is 2 and sounds much like your son, I have already been thinking about bringing up the subjec...
Stanger Danger
Asked by C.W. from Minneapolis
on October 31, 2008
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Hello....I am looking for resources/ideas to help teach my 5 year old about "stranger danger" and safety around people without being too scary. Another preschool mom ...
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- I heard some advice once that I thought sounded like a really good idea. If a stranger ever comes up to talk to them or ask them something you teach your kids that no ...
- Hi C., I don't know that i have any advice for you because it's a struggle with us too, we have a 4 yr old and 7 yr. old. We have told who it is ok to go with and th...
- Hi C. I have a 6 and nine year old and from the time they where little I always told them that some people are not nice and that they needed to stay by me now we have...
