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November is Child Safety Protection Month … which makes the mind spin in so many directions. How do we protect our children in the car, at school, and at home?
One way to make sure children are safe at home is to teach them about windows. Yes, windows.
Starting at a young age, children should be taught never to push against a screen, because it can easily give way. They should know, especially if their bedroom windows are above the ground floor, that adult supervision is required to open and close their windows.
The team at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) also offer these suggestions for parent to help keep children safe:
• Avoid the placement of furniture near windows to prevent children from climbing
• Keep children's play away from open windows and doors
• Install building code-compliant devices designed to limit how far a window will open or window guards with release mechanisms to help prevent a fall
• Teach your child how to safely use a window to escape during an emergency
While you hope it will never happen to you, there's also the chance that Peeping Toms will try to look into the windows of your home. No one wants their children to be put in that type of danger. That's why we recommend privacy windows --- either acrylic block or decorative glass --- for first floor bedrooms.
When it comes to your children, keeping them safe is a 24 hour job. Take time this month to consider all the ways you can help reduce the risk of problems in the home. Start by reviewing this checklist of safety tips from the Children's Bureau.