Reminder to parents during summer holidays

July 24, 2025

Summer is a wonderful time of year, but at the same time, it can be dangerous. In summer, people spend more time outdoors, swim, and engage in sports, which increases the likelihood of accidents. Dangers can lurk in the water, in the sun, in the forest, and even on playgrounds.

Therefore, it is important to observe precautions and be attentive to avoid trouble. This is especially true for children, who have a lot of free time during the summer holidays.

During the holidays, many children will visit their grandparents, some will stay at home, but in any case, each of them needs to be reminded of the basic safety rules.

 

So:

• A primary school-aged child should know their home address and phone number. Teach them how to use a mobile phone so that they can call emergency services and you at work if necessary. Attach a piece of paper with all the necessary numbers near the phone. Explain to the child the circumstances under which they can be used.
• Explain to them that in case of fire, they must run outside and call for help; under no circumstances should they hide.
• Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children.
• Do not allow your child to independently use gas and electric appliances or to stoke stoves.
• Do not leave young children unattended under any pretext.
• Give your child a task, an assignment, in a word, keep them busy so that in your absence they are engaged in a useful and interesting activity.
• When sending children to the village or to the dacha, remind them again of the basic safety rules. After all, playing with matches in attics, haylofts, sheds, and setting fire to dry grass and poplar fluff is a rather frequent "entertainment" for preschool and primary school-aged children.
• If you are undertaking long-term construction or renovation at the dacha, fence off dangerous areas. Store tools and materials in places inaccessible to children, taking them out as needed. Explain to children that playing on construction sites or in areas where repairs are being carried out is unsafe.

• Many misfortunes happen on water bodies. Do not let a child swim alone, always monitor the situation. Do not allow swimming for more than 10 minutes, diving in unfamiliar places, or fooling around in the water.
• Remind your child about traffic rules daily.

A village or a dacha is not only for recreation but also for gardening and tending to the vegetable patch. If you have treated vegetables with chemicals, be sure to secure the area with some kind of fencing and clearly explain to the child that entering is strictly forbidden, especially picking and tasting. Store medicines and chemicals needed for the garden and household needs in places inaccessible to the child.

Make sure there are no poisonous plants on the property, show and tell the child which plants and berries should not be touched, let alone eaten.

While doing household chores, do not forget that a child should not be left to their own devices – you should know where they are, who they are with, and what they are playing with. If we are talking about young children, there is only one piece of advice – do not leave them unattended even for a few minutes.

It is impossible to foresee all situations and give advice for all occasions. But teaching a child to be cautious is possible and necessary. And no one can do it better than parents. After all, it is your attention, love, and care that are the most reliable protection!

Remember! Children take example from adults! Become an example of safety compliance for your child!