• You can help your kids stay safe at any age.kids image by Marzanna Syncerz from Fotolia.com
  
  From the time a child is born on into their adult years, parents will do what they can to protect that child. There are several child safety topics that parents should keep in mind as their children grow. Discuss safety topics with your kids as you implement new rules so that children understand why they are being asked to do certain things. The more children learn about safety as they grow up, the better prepared they will be to protect their own children some day.
  
  

Bicycles

• When you get your child his first bicycle, you will also want to give him a few safety rules to go with it. Children should always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle is the law in states such as Maine, Maryland and Florida for children 16 years and younger. Remind children to ride on designated bike paths or against the flow of traffic if they must ride in the street.
  
  

Internet

• The Internet becomes an important part of a child's life at a young age. Children connect with their friends, look up popular videos and meet new people on the Internet. Teach your children to not post personal information such as their home phone number, cellular phone number or home address on public Internet sites. Discourage your children from chatting with strangers on the Internet. Monitor your children's Internet usage and insist on having access to their social networking accounts.
  
  

Bullying

• Bullying is a child safety issue that parents should speak openly about. Encourage your children to report any bullying activity to you or to school authorities. According to Stop Bullying Now, states such as Georgia, California and New York have laws that protect the victims of bullies. Use the law to your advantage and help protect your children from bullies.
  
  

Contact Information

• One of the more practical things a parent can do to help protect their child is to make sure their child knows his home contact information. Make sure your child knows his home phone number and address. If your child is old enough to have a cellular phone, then make sure the home phone number and the cellular number of both parents is programmed into the child's phone.