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 your workplace 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, and 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 operate stoves.

· Do not leave young children unattended under any pretext.

· Give your child some task or errand, in a word, occupy them so that they are engaged in a useful and interesting activity in your absence.

· When sending children to the countryside or to a dacha, remind them once again about 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 early school-aged children.

· If you are undertaking long-term construction or renovation at your dacha, fence off hazardous areas. Store tools and materials in places inaccessible to children, taking them out as needed. Explain to children that playing at a construction site or in areas where repairs are being carried out is unsafe.

· Many accidents occur at water bodies. Do not let a child swim alone; always monitor the situation. Do not allow them to swim for more than 10 minutes, dive in unfamiliar places, or play rough in the water.

· Remind your child about traffic rules daily.

The countryside or dacha is not only for recreation but also for gardening. 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 anything. Store medicines and chemicals needed for gardening and household purposes in places inaccessible to the child.

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

While doing household chores, do not forget that the child should not be left to their own devices – you should know where they are, who they are playing with, and what they are playing with. If it comes to 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! Be a role model for your child in observing safety rules!

In any emergency situation, call 101 or 112.