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This week, Christine continues October’s Family Safety series with a practical, heart-centered conversation about teaching awareness without fear. She shares how her family uses clear expectations (hello, grocery-store game plans!), parking-lot safety, and everyday “teaching moments” to build confidence. Christine tells a real-life Legoland story that underscores why kids should memorize key info (name, parent name, phone number, address) and how to find a safe helper if separated. You’ll also hear how her family reframes “secrets” as “surprises,” practices situational awareness (“head on a swivel”), and keeps communication open so kids know they can always come to you, about anything.

Stay tuned: next week Theresa joins to deepen family safety strategies, followed by Rachel on self-defense for women and children.

Join the Conversation:

Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week’s questions:

1. What expectations do you set with your kids before you enter busy places (parking lots, stores, parks)?
2. Do your kids know a parent’s name, phone number, and your family meeting spot? How did you practice?
3. Share one safety tip or resource that helped your family.

Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine!

Takeaways: 

• Teach awareness, not fear: safety skills grow confidence when practiced calmly and often.
• Make expectations explicit before you arrive (car-seat rules, hand-holding, cart plan, who unbuckles first).
• Memorize essentials early: child’s full name, parent names, phone numbers, address; practice in the car.
• Identify safe helpers (store clerks, parents with kids) and what to do if separated: Say NO, GO, and TELL.
• Parking-lot safety saves lives: hands held, eye level explanations, watch for running engines and reversing cars.
• Replace “secrets” with “surprises” to remove confusion; no adult should ask a child to keep a secret.
• Keep the conversation going—validate “uh-oh” feelings and ensure kids know you’re a safe first call.

Quotes:

• “We don’t teach fear—we teach awareness.”
• “What’s Mommy’s job? Mommy’s job is to keep you safe.”
• “If I can’t see you, I can’t keep you safe.”
• “Safe grown-ups help kids—they don’t ask kids for help.”
• “No secrets in our family—only surprises.”
• “Use those small moments—car rides are perfect—to practice personal information.”
• “Keep your head up and on a swivel; scan your surroundings.”

Resources & Links:

Want to practice safety with your kids? The Fire Safety Collection is the perfect place to start! Grab yours today!

Join the Home Education with Ease Facebook group to connect, share your biggest takeaway and watch us Live Tuesdays at 2:00PM for: Safety for Kids with Ms. Christine

Upcoming Guests:

• Theresa — Family safety strategies and practical tools (10/20/25)
• Rachel — Self-defense for women and children (10/27/25)

Family Faith Note: “Do not be afraid” reminders—lean into prayer for safety, health, and protection.

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