Memo for parents for summer holidays

June 5, 2026

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:

·                     Primary school-aged children should know their home address and phone number. Teach them how to use a mobile phone so that they can call emergency services and your workplace if necessary. Attach a piece of paper with all the necessary numbers near the phone. Explain to the child under what circumstances they can be used.

·                     Explain to them that in case of fire, they need to run outside and call for help, and under no circumstances should they hide.

·                     Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children.

·                     Do not allow your child to use gas and electric appliances independently, or to light stoves.

·                     Do not leave young children unattended under any pretext.

·                     Give the child some task, assignment, in a word, occupy them 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, setting fire to dry grass, poplar fluff is a rather frequent "entertainment" for preschool and primary school-aged children.

·                     If you are planning 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 accidents happen at reservoirs. Do not let children swim alone, always monitor the situation. Do not allow them to swim for more than 10 minutes, dive in unfamiliar places, or fool around in the water.

·                     Remind your child about traffic rules daily.

 

A village or a dacha is not only a place for relaxation 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. Keep medicines and chemicals used for gardening and household needs in places inaccessible to children.

Ensure that there are no poisonous plants on the property. Show and tell your child which plants and berries should not be touched, let alone eaten.

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

It is impossible to foresee all situations and give advice for every eventuality. However, 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 provide the most reliable protection!

Remember! Children take their example from adults! Be a role model for your child in observing safety rules!