• Never leave your child alone, even in a car
  
• Listen to your child when he/ she says he/she does not want to be with someone
  
• Get to know your child's friends and activities
  
• Be cautious if someone is showing an excessive amount of interest in your child
  
• Be aware of changes in your child's behaviour
  
• Be sure that your child's school or nursery does not allow anyone other than yourself or someone you have identified to collect your child from school
  
• Talk to your child about who to talk to or who to call if lost or separated from parent or guardian when away from home
  
• ALWAYS listen to your child when he/she wants to talk to you about something and ALWAYS believe what your child is telling you
  
  

Words your child needs to hear

• I'm so lucky to have you
• You're a great helper
• I like it when you try hard
• Let's talk about it
• I'm sorry
• You're very special to me
• Thank you for your help
• I love you
• You're great!

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