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> Who Is A Stranger And What Should I Do Explains how to deal with strangers in public places, on the telephone, and in cars.
> Not Everyone Is Nice This book helps parents address issues of what to do if approached by a stranger and safety steps the children can take.
> The Berenstain Bears Learn about Strangers "The Bears' rules for safe conduct among strangers are listed on the last pages, including a rule about the privacy of a bear's body. A good book to start awareness in young children.
> Safety Around Strangers This series offers young people strategies for protecting their physical and emotional health.
> Safety in Your Neighborhood Provides advice on getting to know neighbors; watching out for strangers in the neighborhood.
> It's My Body: A Book to Teach Young Children How to Resist Uncomfortable Touch written to help adults and preschool children talk about sexual abuse, this book emphasizes self-reliance and open communication.
> Your Body Belongs To You Explains what to say and do if someone touches your body when you do not want to be touched.
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(NC)—According to recent Canadian studies, as many as eight out of 10 child safety seats may be improperly installed in Canadian vehicles. While most parents understand the importance of child safety seats and make sure they have one for their child, the problem comes from a lack of caregiver education when installing them.
Transport Canada's "Keep Kids Safe: Car Time 1-2-3-4" information guide indicates that approximately 10,000 Canadian children 12 years of age or younger are injured every year in traffic collisions, some of them fatally. One effective way to reduce the risk to children from the dangers of collisions or sudden stops is to restrain them properly.
Automobile manufacturers have consistently improved on technology to help prevent injuries to children. For instance, DaimlerChrysler
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"We want to make sure parents know how to protect their children by buckling them up safely," said Ed Brust, Chairman, President and CEO, DaimlerChrysler
St. John Ambulance is the exclusive Child Restraint System (CRS) training and certification partner for Fit for a Kid® technicians. The CRS training course and curriculum were developed with the help of the Canadian Coalition for Child Passenger Safety and the Government of Canada.
"Having the most up-to-date child seat does not necessarily mean your child is safe," says Suzanne McGlashan, CEO, St. John Ambulance National Office. "Correct installation and making sure the child is fitted in the seat properly are even more important. It ensures a comfortable, safe and secure ride."
The Fit for a Kid® inspection process demonstrates to parents, by a certified technician, that their child safety seat was built to meet Canadian standards and is adequate for their child's age, size and weight. If it is not compatible with the child or is subject to a product recall, DaimlerChrysler
A Fit for a Kid® inspection ensures that child safety seats are installed properly in the vehicle and will offer a comfortable yet secure ride. Parents who visit a participating Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep® Five Star dealership for an inspection, will receive a safety tip sheet and activity booklet for their children.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the toll-free number at 1-866-FIT-4-A-KID or visit the Web site at www.fitforakid.ca.
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