Hi everyone, I'm a first-time parent to an active and curious toddler who is always exploring his surroundings. While it's great to watch him learn and grow, I'm becoming increasingly concerned about his safety. I want to start teaching him about personal safety, but I'm not sure where to begin. Should I cover topics like stranger danger or focus on physical safety measures like crossing the road safely? Any suggestions or resources would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Hello there! As a parent, personal safety is one of the most essential things to teach your little ones. So, I started by setting boundaries and limits to different situations that my toddler could encounter. I explained that there are certain areas in the house they are not allowed to play with, which includes items like the gas cooker, sharp objects and electrical sockets, just to mention a few.
I also made sure to introduce myself and some relatives as safe people that they can easily communicate with when uncomfortable situations arise. And sometimes, we role played different scenarios to enable him to create responses in those incidences to help them build confidence.
I've found that having regular talks about personal safety has helped to build a trusting relationship with my child which makes it easier for them to share things that might be worrying them. Do you have any more inquiries or questions? I'm here to help if you need it.