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Door safety

A set of routines that helps children respond to visitors without opening the door, sharing information, or facing unsafe situations.

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Teaching children how to answer the door safely

Teaching children how to answer the door safely

Begin with a simple, non-frightening safety rule Children learn best when safety instructions are explicit, consistent, and easy to remember. A useful family rule is: “Do not open the door unless a trusted adult has said it is safe and is available to take over.” This rule can apply even when the visitor says they […]