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Focus on Safety Away from Home
April 2019 | Issue No. 184
Bullying on the Bus: How Should Parents Handle It?

Many of us have our own childhood memories of bus bullies, but as parents the situation presents new challenges in knowing how best to handle the situation and help our children.        

In honor of National Youth Violence Prevention Week, April 8-12, make a point to talk with your kids about this important topic and learn more here. 
Keep Kids Safe from Wandering

The AAP recommends a family supervision plan for children with autism and other special needs. Drowning is the cause of death for almost 3 in 4 children with autism who wander off alone. Make sure your plan has a checklist of nearby ponds, lakes and pools to search if a child wanders. More tips here. 
Keep Kids with Autism Safe from Wandering
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