With Fire Prevention Month beginning, now is a good time to make sure every member of your family knows what to do when a smoke alarm sounds, where to exit, and where to meet outside.

Kids make better choices when they have already thought about difficult situations. Open conversations, clear expectations, practiced responses, and a safe way out can help prepare them for peer pressure before it happens.

With fall festivals, fairs, sporting events, and other crowded outings ahead, now is a good time to teach children what to do if they become separated from you.

A sleepover means trusting another household with your child. A few questions about supervision, firearms, medications, pools, pets, transportation, and emergency plans can help parents make a more informed decision.