Ask students to give examples of accidents in their homes, what caused them and what could have been done to prevent them. Discuss how to childproof your home. Remember, medicines are often kept in women's purses. Do not take medication in front of children.
Children like to imitate adults, especially their parents.
Do not mix medicines in one container. Properly discard unused and old medication. Do not put hazardous chemicals into containers that normally hold food from which children may believe it is safe to eat. For example, there may be charcoal lighter fluid in a soda bottle. Children act fast and so do poisons.