Establish rules similar to ones in the Child Safety Checklist. Involve your child in making these rules. More than one child? Work out a system where sibling disputes can be avoided.

Prepare your child to handle all kinds of emergencies and problems. Review fire procedures, escape routes and emergency telephone numbers (911, ambulance, etc.). Your child should know how to access the electrical panel, gas and water shut-off valves. Have a fire extinguisher readily available in the house,

With your child, assemble a fully-stocked first aid kit, (including a flashlight), and store where it can be easily found when needed. Teach them how to handle burns, bites, bleeding, etc.

A phone list should be beside each phone in the house. Your child should have a neighbor to contact in case of emergencies.

Leave a radio on, it's a comfort to come home to. Keep poisons out of reach. Teach your children to recognize the hazard symbols.