For example, if you have car trouble and cannot pick up a child on time, tell them where to wait until you get there. If their plans change, you need a system to know how to get in touch with them. A basic rule is simply to have them call you and alert you to any changes. Always double check. They go together always, whether your children are in your yard or miles from home.
Helmets prevent injuries and death.
A study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that each year more than 138,00 children ages 14 and under have head injuries from bicycle accidents. The study also found that fewer than 10 percent of all cyclists wear helmets. Talk with your children about why they need to wear a helmet. Wear one and set a good example. Give them some kind of a reward for wearing a helmet.