As summer comes to an end and thoughts turn back to school, children prepare to return to the classroom, and parents start worrying about how to keep them safe. Specialists in Albany security may protect little ones while they're home during the summer with state-of-the-art security systems, but more than two million children under the age of 14 are injured in school-related activities each year, according to the National Safety Kids Campaign.Fortunately, many of these injuries can be prevented by simply following some basic safety tips. On the Way To and From SchoolWhether your child walks, rides their bike, or rides the bus to school every day, here are some helpful tips to ensure the safety of your child as he or she travels back and forth from school.If you live close to school allowing your child to easily walk back and forth each day, you should create a set of safety rules and go over them with your child. Here are some suggestions:

• Always walk on the sidewalk if one is available.


• Stop and look both ways before crossing the street.


• Never run out in front of or behind a parked car.

Parents should try to walk their children to and from school for a few days to make sure they fully understand these vital safety precautions. If this is not an option, do a dry run on the weekend before school starts.

Here are some safety rules for your child if he or she rides a bike to school:

• Always wear a helmet and make sure it's strapped on correctly.


• Learn and follow the rules of the road.


• Ride in a straight line on the right side of the road.


• Come to a complete stop and look in all directions before crossing the street.

The bus can very convenient for most parents and children that live too far away to walk or ride their bike to school. However, there are some precautions that your child should take if they ride the bus.

• Never stand in the street while waiting for the bus. Stand at least six feet away from the curb.


• Be sure the bus comes to a complete stop before getting into the street.


• If you must cross the street in front of a bus, be sure to cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus, so the bus driver can see you.


• Do not stop or kneed directly in front of a bus for any reason.


• After boarding the bus, find a seat quickly and sit down.

School Safety Tips

Every year, millions of injuries occur at school, but many of them are completely preventable. By following a few basic tips, you can help ensure the safety of your child while at school.

Injuries can happen anywhere at your child's school, but not surprisingly, the majority of injuries happen on the playground. For added safety, try encouraging your child not to play on playgrounds with hard concrete or asphalt surfaces. If your child is still a little tot, don't let them use climbing equipment, such as the monkey bars, because they are meant for older children who can land safely on their feet.

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