One of the first things I taught Tyler as soon as he learned his numbers was how to dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. I explained how important it was that he dial the number only when there was a problem such as if I became sick and he couldn’t wake me. If you haven’t taught your child how to use this lifesaving service, you definitely should. Don’t know where to start? Here are a few tips: (1) Make sure your child knows what constitutes an emergency. What’s an emergency to a young child may not actually be one. Give concrete examples … Continue reading →