Winter Garden Magazine August 2016 | Page 19

Safety Tips 1. Walk the school route along with your children before the first day of school to make sure it is safe and your child knows the route. 2. When you can’t walk with your children, encourage them to walk with a friend. 3. Encourage your kids to avoid short cuts unless they have been pre-approved. 4. Tell your children to stay observant and aware of their surroundings as they walk. If they think they are being followed, they should immediately go to a trusted adult and tell them. 5. Make sure your child kn