Nothing in this life is as important as your family’s health and wellbeing. As such, every parent should always be looking for ways to put safety first. Not least in the current day and age.
After the Covid-19 pandemic, you now appreciate the role of sanitation and cleanliness like never before. However, there are many other aspects of family safety that deserve your attention. Focus on the three points below, and you’ll be able to make a telling impact in next to no time.
1. Focus On Home Safety
While the worst of the pandemic is (hopefully) behind us, we will continue to spend a lot of time at home. As such, it’s imperative that your surroundings are designed to promote a safe environment for all the family.
In addition to keeping surfaces clean, you must place a heavy focus on good organisation. Cluttered and overcrowded living spaces will pose more hazards. Of course, this is a great time to check your fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
If you have young children, child-proofing electrical sockets and cupboards will be another crucial step. When supported by CCTV and alarms to block out intruders, you will feel safer than ever.
2. Upgrade The Car
Driving an unreliable, unsuitable, or faulty vehicle is never wise. However, it carries even greater problems when you have a young family. For starters, you should check the road safety test ratings for drivers and passengers.
Choosing a family car like the Ford Privilege will help you to keep your children safe and there is plenty of room for the correct car seats, too. You need enough space for your children to sit comfortably, safely and according to the law – don’t forget that nugget! You need a car that will stand the test of time with children, and that’s not always easy to find.
Whether it’s the wrong model or the vehicle is in poor health, finding a better solution is key. With the right used car dealer, you can complete this upgrade even when funds are tight. Repayment plans help you sidestep any issues relating to short-term cash flow.
The right car will make journeys safer for the family. Advanced driving courses can take your safety behind the wheel to an even greater level. Either way, persisting with the wrong setup will cause restrictions.
3. Think Online Safety
Physical safety isn’t the only issue to consider in the modern age. Frankly, digital threats are at an all-time high. As a responsible parent, it is your job to take control. Parental controls on child devices and accounts are a great starting point.
However, it’s also important to be honest with children. Aside from being warned about talking to strangers, they must also know not to click emails as phishing scams could spell disaster. Familiarising yourself with those threats is crucial. Or else, theft can occur.
If you use Smart tech or IoT devices, you need to protect those too. If you’re unsure about how to stay safe with those features, it’s probably best to avoid them altogether. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
The Final Word
Keeping your family safe at home, on the road, and online will provide a winning foundation. Other issues like bike road safety, wearing protective clothes, and life skills like swimming are still crucial. But when the right measures are in place, maintaining your health and happiness becomes a whole lot easier. You’ve got this.
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Until next time, thanks for reading.
Helen, Nial and Lewis.
Welcome to Pikalily, an award-winning food, travel and lifestyle blog. We are Nial and Helen, a happily married couple from Northern Ireland, who share a passion for food and travel among many things. We became parents to our beautiful boy Lewis in 2017. Follow our adventures through the blog.
