After school pick up is quite hectic with the kids excited to leave and parents trying to collect them quickly.
However, be sure to use caution! With all this activity distractions are everywhere and can come in many forms. Be sure to talk with your child(ren) and make sure they know to either wait for you to collect them or have the teacher’s attention and permission to enter the parking lot to come to you.
Continue to use your usual safety precautions such as looking both ways before crossing and walking (not running) to your destination.
Also, be sure to maintain vigilance when driving in to or out of the parking lot. Even the best of children can forget about safety for a moment when they’re excited. The little ones are hard to see at times with many vehicles around.
Just a few minutes to go over these school pick up reminders can make sure everyone has a safe and happy school year.