Children can find all kinds of trouble in the safety of their own homes. Household cleaners should be locked up. To lessen the possibility that kids will try to cook something on their own, Gubala said parents should stock their housees with plenty of snacks or meals that require only the microwave to make. Gubala never advocates leaving children unattended around water. Canals, with the lure of fishing and other fun, tend to be more dangerous for older children.
Pools pose more of a threat to toddlers.
Tommie Barfield students closely watch a video on gun safety presented by Cpl. Melissa Gubala at the school. Urge children to stay away from strangers. There are all kinds of ploys used to lure children away from their playmates and into a car, such as offering the child a piece of candy or asking them to help look for a lost dog. Help children find playmates in their own age groups, unless the older child has agreed to baby-sit.