Safety Tips for Keeping Children of All Ages Safe and Healthy
Newborn to 2 Months
1. Keep your baby
rear-facing in his/her car seat
until he/she is one year old AND 20
pounds.
2. Always put your baby to sleep on his/her back to reduce the risk of suffocation.
3. Keep soft blankets and stuffed animals out of the crib.
4. If your baby has a fever of 100.4 degrees F or higher, call your doctor immediately.
5. Wash your hands often.
6. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before touching the baby.
7. Never shake a baby. If you are feeling overwhelmed or frustrated, call someone for
help
4 Months
1. Keep hot liquids out of reach of your
baby.
2. Keep small objects and plastic bags out of reach.
3. Do not leave your baby alone on changing tables, beds, or sofas. Always keep a hand on the baby.
4. Make sure there are no hanging cords within reach of your infant's crib.
5. Keep your baby rear-facing in his/her car seat until he/she is one year old AND 20 pounds.
6. Until your baby can easily roll over both ways, always put your baby to sleep on his/her back to reduce the risk of suffocation.
7. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before touching the baby.
8. Never shake a baby. If you are feeling overwhelmed or frustrated, call someone for help.
2. Keep small objects and plastic bags out of reach.
3. Do not leave your baby alone on changing tables, beds, or sofas. Always keep a hand on the baby.
4. Make sure there are no hanging cords within reach of your infant's crib.
5. Keep your baby rear-facing in his/her car seat until he/she is one year old AND 20 pounds.
6. Until your baby can easily roll over both ways, always put your baby to sleep on his/her back to reduce the risk of suffocation.
7. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before touching the baby.
8. Never shake a baby. If you are feeling overwhelmed or frustrated, call someone for help.
6 Months
1. Keep small objects
and plastic bags out of reach.
2. Keep your baby rear-facing in his/her car seat until he/she is one year old AND 20 pounds.
3. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before touching the baby.
4. Never leave your baby alone in the bath tub.
5. Do not use a baby walker -- they do not help development, and they can be very dangerous.
6. As your baby nears nine months of age, he or she will start creeping and crawling. It will be very important to baby-proof your home to make sure that outlets are covered and any dangerous substances (including cleaning supplies and medications) are out of reach.
9 Months
1. Keep your baby
rear-facing in his/her car seat
until he/she is one year old AND 20
pounds.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before touching the baby.
3, Never leave your baby alone in the bath tub. Likewise, make sure that any buckets are emptied of water and make sure that your toilet lid remains down to avoid your child falling in head-first.
4. Do not use a baby walker -- they do not help development, and they can be very dangerous.
5. Baby-proof your home to make sure that outlets are covered and any dangerous substances (including cleaning supplies and medications) are out of reach.
6. Keep the poison control number posted in your home: 1-800-222-1222
12 Months
1. Keep your baby
rear-facing in his/her car seat
until he/she is one year old AND 20
pounds. Once he/she meets these
requirements, car seat can be
forward-facing, but always keep the
car seat in the back seat of the
car.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before touching the baby.
3. Never leave your baby alone in the bath tub. Likewise, make sure that any buckets are emptied of water and make sure that your toilet lid remains down to avoid your child falling in head-first.
4. Baby-proof your home to make sure that outlets are covered and any dangerous substances (including cleaning supplies and medications) are out of reach.
5. Keep the poison control number posted in your home: 1-800-222-1222.
6. Use stair gates and window guards to minimize falls.
15 Months
1. Always buckle your child into a car seat
in the back seat of the car.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before touching the baby.
3. Never leave your child alone in the bath tub. Likewise, make sure that any buckets are emptied of water and make sure that your toilet lid remains down to avoid your child falling in head-first.
4. Baby-proof your home to make sure that outlets are covered and any dangerous substances (including cleaning supplies and medications) are out of reach.
5. Keep the poison control number posted in your home: 1-800-222-1222
6. Use stair gates and window guards to minimize falls.
7. Supervise your child around pets.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before touching the baby.
3. Never leave your child alone in the bath tub. Likewise, make sure that any buckets are emptied of water and make sure that your toilet lid remains down to avoid your child falling in head-first.
4. Baby-proof your home to make sure that outlets are covered and any dangerous substances (including cleaning supplies and medications) are out of reach.
5. Keep the poison control number posted in your home: 1-800-222-1222
6. Use stair gates and window guards to minimize falls.
7. Supervise your child around pets.
18 Months
1. Always buckle your
child into a car seat in the back
seat of the car.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before holding your child.
3. Never leave your child alone in the bath tub. Likewise, make sure that any buckets are emptied of water and make sure that your toilet lid remains down to avoid your child falling in head-first.
4. Child-proof your home to make sure that outlets are covered and any dangerous substances (including cleaning supplies and medications) are out of reach.
5. Keep the poison control number posted in your home: 1-800-222-1222.
6. Use stair gates and window guards to minimize falls.
7. Supervise your child around pets.
8. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove to reduce the risk of burns.
2 Years
1. Always buckle your
child into a car seat in the back seat
of the car.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before holding your child.
3. Never leave your child alone in the bath tub. Likewise, make sure that any buckets are emptied of water and make sure that your toilet lid remains down to avoid your child falling in head-first.
4. Child-proof your home to make sure that outlets are covered and any dangerous items (including cleaning supplies, guns, knives, and medications) are out of reach.
5. Keep the poison control number posted in your home: 1-800-222-1222
6. Use stair gates and window guards to minimize falls.
7. Supervise your child around pets.
8. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove to reduce the risk of burns.
3 Years
1. Always buckle your child into a car seat
in the back seat of the car. By law, you
child must be in a child safety seat until
he/she is 4 years old AND 40 pounds.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before holding your child.
3. Never leave your child alone in the bath tub. Likewise, make sure that any buckets are emptied of water and make sure that your toilet lid remains down to avoid your child falling in head-first.
4. Child-proof your home to make sure that outlets are covered and any dangerous items (including cleaning supplies, guns, knives, and medications) are out of reach.
5. Keep the poison control number posted in your home: 1-800-222-1222
6. Supervise your child around pets.
7. Always supervise your child around streets, and begin to teach your child to look both ways before crossing
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before holding your child.
3. Never leave your child alone in the bath tub. Likewise, make sure that any buckets are emptied of water and make sure that your toilet lid remains down to avoid your child falling in head-first.
4. Child-proof your home to make sure that outlets are covered and any dangerous items (including cleaning supplies, guns, knives, and medications) are out of reach.
5. Keep the poison control number posted in your home: 1-800-222-1222
6. Supervise your child around pets.
7. Always supervise your child around streets, and begin to teach your child to look both ways before crossing
4 Years
1. By law your child
must be in a child safety seat until
he/she is 4 years old AND 40 pounds.
Once reaching these, switch to a
child booster seat, which should be
used (in the back seat of the car)
until your child is 8 years old and
80 pounds.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke. If you smoke and cannot quit, wash your hands, change your clothes, and pull back any loose hair before holding your child.
3. Child-proof your home to make sure that outlets are covered and any dangerous items (including cleaning supplies, guns, knives, and medications) are out of reach.
4. Keep the poison control number posted in your home: 1-800-222-1222
5. Supervise your child around pets and swimming pools.
6. Always supervise your child around streets, and teach your child to look both ways before crossing.
7. Begin to talk with your child about stranger safety.
5 Years
1. In the car, buckle your child into a
booster seat in the back seat of the car.
This should be used until your child is 8
years old and 80 pounds.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around pets and swimming pools.
5. Always supervise your child around streets, and teach your child to look both ways before crossing.
6. Talk with your child about stranger safety. Teach him/her your full name and your cell phone number, and teach him/her that if you were to get separated at a store or other public place, that he/she should look for an employee or police officer to help him/her find you.
7. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
8. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around pets and swimming pools.
5. Always supervise your child around streets, and teach your child to look both ways before crossing.
6. Talk with your child about stranger safety. Teach him/her your full name and your cell phone number, and teach him/her that if you were to get separated at a store or other public place, that he/she should look for an employee or police officer to help him/her find you.
7. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
8. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating.
6 Years
1. In the car, buckle your child into a
booster seat in the back seat of the car.
This should be used until your child is 8
years old and 80 pounds.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around pets and swimming pools.
5. Always supervise your child around streets, and teach your child to look both ways before crossing.
6. Talk with your child about stranger safety. Teach him/her your full name and your cell phone number, and teach him/her that if you were to get separated at a store or other public place, that he/she should look for an employee or police officer to help him/her find you.
7. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
8. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around pets and swimming pools.
5. Always supervise your child around streets, and teach your child to look both ways before crossing.
6. Talk with your child about stranger safety. Teach him/her your full name and your cell phone number, and teach him/her that if you were to get separated at a store or other public place, that he/she should look for an employee or police officer to help him/her find you.
7. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
8. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating.
7 Years
1. In the car, buckle your child into a
booster seat in the back seat of the car.
This should be used until your child is 8
years old and 80 pounds.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around pets and swimming pools.
5. Always supervise your child around streets, and teach your child to look both ways before crossing.
6. Talk with your child about stranger safety. Teach him/her your cell phone number, and teach him/her that if you were to get separated at a store or other public place, that he/she should look for an employee or police officer to help him/her find you.
7. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
8. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around pets and swimming pools.
5. Always supervise your child around streets, and teach your child to look both ways before crossing.
6. Talk with your child about stranger safety. Teach him/her your cell phone number, and teach him/her that if you were to get separated at a store or other public place, that he/she should look for an employee or police officer to help him/her find you.
7. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
8. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating.
8 Years
1. In the car, buckle your child into a
booster seat in the back seat of the car.
This should be used until your child is 8
years old AND 80 pounds. It is recommended
that children continue to sit in the back
seat of the car until they are 12 years old,
to reduce risk of injury from air bags.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around pets and swimming pools.
5. Always supervise your child around streets, and teach your child to look both ways before crossing.
6. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
7. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around pets and swimming pools.
5. Always supervise your child around streets, and teach your child to look both ways before crossing.
6. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
7. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating.
9 Years
1. Children should
sit in the back seat of the car
until they are 12 years old, to
reduce risk of injury from air bags.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around swimming pools.
5. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
6. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
10 Years
1. Children should sit in the back seat of
the car until they are 12 years old, to
reduce risk of injury from air bags.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around swimming pools.
5. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
6. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your child not to post personal information (especially address) online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
8. Answer any questions your child may have about puberty. If you have a daughter, consider talking to her about menstruation and what she may expect.
9. Begin to talk with your child about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around swimming pools.
5. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
6. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your child not to post personal information (especially address) online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
8. Answer any questions your child may have about puberty. If you have a daughter, consider talking to her about menstruation and what she may expect.
9. Begin to talk with your child about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
11 Years
1. Children should sit in the back seat of
the car until they are 12 years old, to
reduce risk of injury from air bags.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around swimming pools.
5. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
6. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
7. Talk with your child about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
8. Answer any questions your child may have about puberty. If you have a daughter, consider talking to her about menstruation and what she may expect.
9. Monitor internet use, and teach your child not to post personal information (especially address) online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Supervise your child around swimming pools.
5. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
6. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
7. Talk with your child about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
8. Answer any questions your child may have about puberty. If you have a daughter, consider talking to her about menstruation and what she may expect.
9. Monitor internet use, and teach your child not to post personal information (especially address) online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
12 Years
1. Make sure your child is wearing his/her
safety belt before you start the car.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
5. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
6. Talk with your child about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your child not to post personal information (especially address) online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
5. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
6. Talk with your child about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your child not to post personal information (especially address) online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
13 Years
1. Make sure your
child is wearing his/her safety belt
before you start the car.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
5. Your child should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
6. Talk with your child about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your child not to post personal information (especially address) online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
14 Years
1. Make sure your teenager is wearing his/her
safety belt before you start the car.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
5. Your teenager should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
6. Talk with your teen about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your teen not to post your address online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
8. Consider talking to your teen about the dangers of unprotected sex.
9. It is often hard to know how your teenager is feeling, but if you suspect her or she may be depressed, start a discussion about it and consider bringing it up to a health care professional or school counselor who could help.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. If you have guns in the home, keep them unloaded and locked up.
4. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
5. Your teenager should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
6. Talk with your teen about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your teen not to post your address online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
8. Consider talking to your teen about the dangers of unprotected sex.
9. It is often hard to know how your teenager is feeling, but if you suspect her or she may be depressed, start a discussion about it and consider bringing it up to a health care professional or school counselor who could help.
15 Years
1. Make sure your teenager is wearing his/her
safety belt before you start the car.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
4. Your teenager should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
5. Talk with your teen about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
6. Monitor internet use, and teach your teen not to post your address online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
7. Consider talking to your teen about the dangers of unprotected sex.
8. It is often hard to know how your teenager is feeling, but if you suspect her or she may be depressed, start a discussion about it and consider bringing it up to a health care professional or school counselor who could help.
2. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
3. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
4. Your teenager should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
5. Talk with your teen about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
6. Monitor internet use, and teach your teen not to post your address online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
7. Consider talking to your teen about the dangers of unprotected sex.
8. It is often hard to know how your teenager is feeling, but if you suspect her or she may be depressed, start a discussion about it and consider bringing it up to a health care professional or school counselor who could help.
16 Years
1. Make sure your teenager is wearing his/her
safety belt before you start the car.
2. When your teen starts driving, stress the importance of driving carefully. Likewise, discourage your teen from riding with any friends who may drive recklessly. Talk to him/her often about the dangers of drinking and driving.
3. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
4. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
5. Your teenager should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
6. Talk with your teen about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your teen not to post your address online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
8. Consider talking to your teen about the dangers of unprotected sex.
It is often hard to know how your teenager is feeling, but if you suspect her or she may be depressed, start a discussion about it and consider bringing it up to a health care professional or school counselor who could help.
2. When your teen starts driving, stress the importance of driving carefully. Likewise, discourage your teen from riding with any friends who may drive recklessly. Talk to him/her often about the dangers of drinking and driving.
3. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
4. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
5. Your teenager should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
6. Talk with your teen about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your teen not to post your address online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
8. Consider talking to your teen about the dangers of unprotected sex.
It is often hard to know how your teenager is feeling, but if you suspect her or she may be depressed, start a discussion about it and consider bringing it up to a health care professional or school counselor who could help.
17 Years
1. Make sure your teenager is wearing his/her
safety belt before you start the car.
2. When your teen starts driving, stress the importance of driving carefully. Likewise, discourage your teen from riding with any friends who may drive recklessly. Talk to him/her often about the dangers of drinking and driving.
3. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
4. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
5, Your teenager should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
6. Talk with your teen about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your teen not to post your address online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
8. Consider talking to your teen about the dangers of unprotected sex.
It is often hard to know how your teenager is feeling, but if you suspect her or she may be depressed, start a discussion about it and consider bringing it up to a health care professional or school counselor who could help.
2. When your teen starts driving, stress the importance of driving carefully. Likewise, discourage your teen from riding with any friends who may drive recklessly. Talk to him/her often about the dangers of drinking and driving.
3. Keep your home free of cigarette smoke.
4. Limit TV, video games, and computer time to less than 2 hours per day.
5, Your teenager should always wear a helmet when riding a bike or skating, as well as appropriate protective equipment during other sports.
6. Talk with your teen about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and inhalants. For tips on what to say, visit www.drugfreeamerica.org.
7. Monitor internet use, and teach your teen not to post your address online. For tips on keeping your child safe on the internet, visit http://safetynet.aap.org/
8. Consider talking to your teen about the dangers of unprotected sex.
It is often hard to know how your teenager is feeling, but if you suspect her or she may be depressed, start a discussion about it and consider bringing it up to a health care professional or school counselor who could help.
18 - 21 Years
1. Always wear your safety belt in the car.
2. Avoid alcohol, drugs, and smoking. Never get in a car with a person who has been using drugs or alcohol.
3. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. If you are having difficulty falling or staying asleep, talk to your doctor about some things that may help.
4. Be aware of the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases, and prevent them through abstaining from sex or using condoms.
5. It is common for young adults to experience symptoms of depression, including loss of appetite, poor sleep, lack of energy, loss of interest in activities or friends, and feelings of hopelessness. If you experience these, talk to a health care provider or a school counselor.
2. Avoid alcohol, drugs, and smoking. Never get in a car with a person who has been using drugs or alcohol.
3. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. If you are having difficulty falling or staying asleep, talk to your doctor about some things that may help.
4. Be aware of the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases, and prevent them through abstaining from sex or using condoms.
5. It is common for young adults to experience symptoms of depression, including loss of appetite, poor sleep, lack of energy, loss of interest in activities or friends, and feelings of hopelessness. If you experience these, talk to a health care provider or a school counselor.