D2L.org to give. All summer long, we're focusing on ways to have fun and stay safe! At the center of what we do is the 5
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JULY THURSDAY
All summer long, we’re focusing on ways to have fun and stay safe! At the center of what we do is the 5 Steps to Protecting Our Children™. This calendar includes some simple ways to put the 5 Steps into practice, plus some additional ideas about how to keep the fun going! Find companion resources for the activities below at www.D2LBlog.com/SummerSafety.
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SHARE this calendar with friends and encourage them to stay safe this summer.
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Go for a walk together and remind kids about pedestrian safety.
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Bug spray is helpful if you want to stay bite free! Learn more about the best ways to use bug spray on our resources page.
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If fireworks are legal where you live and you choose to use them, be safe this weekend!
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Be sure to ask about protection policies at camp and other places where adults are taking care of your kids. Speak up if something doesn’t feel right to you. Check out the resources page for a list of questions to ask.
DONATE NOW to help keep kids safer from child sexual abuse. Visit www.D2L.org to give.
Establish rules for the car that can help keep kids safer when they ride along with you.
Have a pirate/princess party! Make your own costumes and decorated invites for friends.
Do you understand your child’s healthy sexual development? Visit the resources page to learn more about what to expect at each age.
Your turn to provide a healthy afternoon snack? Try making a peanut butter banana caterpillar!