What parents should know about child safety
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Shelby Lynch from The Care Center joined us in the KFOR Studio on Wednesday to talk about child safety.
The Care Center is Oklahoma County's only child advocacy center.
How to protect your child's safety online:
- Avoid posting names
- Avoid posting school logos
- Avoid posting locations or your child's whereabouts
All kids need to have at least three trusted adults around them when growing up to reinforce safety.
How to protect your child's body safety:
Talk to them about-
- Using age-appropriate language
- Correct body terms
- Unwanted touches
- Boundaries and responses
How to protect your child's digital life:
- Discussion about apps
- Use kids platforms
- Talk about healthy online boundaries
- Add screen time limits
For more information, watch the video above.