Elizabeth Smart Instagram – What a bittersweet day the first day of school is! On the one hand if I hear “I’m bored, there’s nothing to do, I want a snack!” One more time I might cry and scream so the thought of school is a blessed relief. On the other hand a new school year feels very definitive in marking each one of my children as another year older and that means childhood is fading which makes me feel like crying.
Safety should always be an ongoing conversation within our families, but it’s easy to forget about it during summer activities. Especially if you feel like you are always with them.
A few things to consider chatting about with them might be:
Who are safe people?
What can you do if you are scared?
Do you know the difference between a secret and a surprise?
Does anyone have the right to touch you?
What they do if they can’t find you or get in contact with you.
This short list is by no means complete, but a good place to start. I think working to continually hold our children’s trust in us, and maintain open and honest communication can make all the difference when it comes to undesirable circumstances and dangerous people. | Posted on 19/Aug/2024 21:06:53
