This summer Subway and local law enforcement in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Muskegon are encouraging kids to Play Safe.
When the Playin’ Safe campaign kicks of July 23rd in those West Michigan cities, local police will start issuing safety citations to kids caught making safe choice while playing. The citations will be redeemable at local Subway restaurants. Kids will earn citations for doing things like wearing a helmet when bike riding, learning water safety or crossing the street safely.
Subway is introducing the the Playin’ Safe program with three free local events next week:
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
Monday, July 23, 2012; 10:30-11:00 a.m.
1001 West Maple Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids
Tuesday, July 24, 2012; 11:00-11:30 a.m.
726 Madison St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Reese Playground (YMCA Parks & Recreation program)
Wednesday, July 25, 2012; 10:30-11:00 a.m.
1685 Creston
Muskegon, MI 49442
At each of the events police officers will give a brief safety demonstration, and SUBWAY® restaurants representatives will have local youth pledge to play safely this summer.
One Mommie Daze reader will win $50 worth of Subway gift cards. To enter just follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter widget below:
By supervising them.
By watching them while playing.
By watching them (and not staring at my cell phone like a lot of other parents do at the playground).
At least one adult has to be presented with them, usually hubby or me.
They always have supervision and I talk to them about dangers
I supervise their play.
I won’t let my daughter leave my sight. I reminder constantly. She also knows not to speak to strangers.
I am right with my son at all times. I try to teach him the rules for each place we are at.
I would supervise them.
Parental supervision is the most important way to help them stay safe. It is also important to teach them to watch out for others also.
Start teaching them about safety when they are young
Keeping an eye on them as they play – and playing with them!
we talk about different scenarios and how to handle them.
I jusy try to keep a constant watch on them to make sure their okay 🙂
By watching them!
I supply condoms. Oh wait, another kind of safe. I make sure the environment is safe. they don’t play anywhere I haven’t examined first.
ky2here at msn dot com
Gates locked and dogs in the yard with them
Make sure they stay where we can see them.
I do not have any kids, but when I am with my cousins, nieces or nephews I like to make sure they are in a secure enviroment.
They are always supervised and I keep up to date info on them should the unthinkable happen.
I teach my daughter what is safe and what is unsafe. I also make sure she is supervised at all times.
I’ll always be watching them or nearby and they know to come to me if they encounter any problems.
By not leaving her unsupervised.
By watching and also playing with them
My daughter always tells me who is is going to be with and I know all her friends parents
They play in our yard, we I can watch them all the time.
I always make sure I am watching her when we go out in public.
They always are supervised and made sure what to do if they are ever in danger.
I make sure there’s always an adult or older sibling with them and enforce a strict curfew so they’re in before dark.
I always watch my kids, and use the buddy system with them.
Making sure that I am with them at all times!
I keep an eye on them and check the items they are playing with.
I or another adult are always watching them, teaching them how not to run into the road or do dangerous things!
Watch them at all times
if we are outside i tend to stay outside with them. they arent allowed near pool when i am not around or in pool….
hey im also from michigan and i LOVE subway.
Make sure I always know where they are & with whom!
We have a backyard pool and there is ALWAYS an adult outside watching the kids when they are in the water.
They play under supervision when outside
It;s important to keep kids hydrated when the weather is warm!
me personally being a new father, would supervise my child while playing, while also showing him what points to not cross in the yard or driveway. kids love color, and rewards! so i would make a line in a color, that he will not pass (because of danger obviously) and as he learned and followed directions, he would be rewarded! its a win/win situation. my son would get a reward (so he’s happy) and mommy and daddy would be satisfied and relieved that we know he wouldn’t pass that point!
haha sorry so long 🙂
Stranger Danger drill and they are always watched!
I’ve always kept a good eye on them and educated them about safety.
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Play WITH your kids part of the time, get on the swing or the slide..
im always watching my daughter!
By always knowing who they are with, and where they are at.
I dress them appropriately for activities, discuss any dangers with them in advance and supervise them as necessary.
Making sure they’re always supervised by a responsible adult.
Supervision is a must!
WATCHING, WATCHING AND WATCHING MORE
Supervise and instruct them of possible dangers. They actually listen if you talk to them.
Always under adult supervision
kport207 at gmail dot com
I always set boundries. Early on it was just the yard, then expanded as the kids grew.
Make sure that a “responsible” adult is with them at all times!
i make sure they have good babysitters
I make sure I know were my kids are at and who they are when at all times. I want to thank you for this awesome sweep and hope to win 🙂 Thanks !!!!!!!!!!
Safe use of the skateboard, I make sure my two daughters use protective helmets and knee pads.
Hope to win!
Just keep an eye on them.
My kids are grown and things weren’t nearly so dangerous when I raised mine. These days I would hardly let them out of my sight except perhaps in groups.
I would supervise them.
austma7@aol.com
watching them when they play
By watching them while they play.
wear all the appropriate safety equipment and I supervise
with my 4 small grand kids I make use they keep away from the under brush we have pygmy rattle snakes here that are so small you can really miss seeing them and they are deadly to small kids
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We use the Buddy system.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
i supervise them.. and put sunscreen on them!
Always keep an eye on them.
They are always under my watchful eye
By demonstrating possible dangers & explaining what could happen 🙂
We always have one adult watching the children when they are outside playing
I try to dress my son in a bright shirt if I am taking him to the park or another crowded area so I can spot him easily.
supervision
I don’t have any kids, but if I did… I’d do my best not to follow the example set by so many of the other parents I know.
I make sure that their supervised by an adult and that they wear protective gear when engaging in activities like riding their bike or roller skating.
watching them while playing
there’s always an adult with them while they are playing. thank you!
I make sure that they are supervised and wear the proper equipment when riding bikes, scooters, or skateboards.
I CHILD PROOFED THE HOUSE AND I MAKE SURE I CAN SEE HIM AT ALL TIMES 🙂
shebebes@yahoo.com
They are supervised
We are always present and always put helmets on our daughter
I keep an eye on my granddaughter when she is outside with her friends. She knows where she can and cannot go, and I know where she is every minute.
My boys are 7 and 4 and I never let them play anywhere unsupervised.
I always watch my youngest ones and she has three older sisters who play with her while she’s playing
With tight supervision 🙂
I make sure my nephew wears a helmet and knee pads while biking and i pay attention to watching him
I keep an eye on them
They are always supervised
By making sure there is supervision at all times and talking to them about danger and our family rules
i always stay nearby when they’re playing
Constantly keeping watch on them.
Keep an eye on them at all times.
I always supervise them or have another adult that I know do it
I supervise them at all times and I have taught them safety rules from a young age.
Keeping an eye on them and making sure the play area is child friendly/safe.
By supervising them (which seems to be the common answer). If we’re at a park/playground, I’m near them, not on the benches that would make me too far away to assist in times of trouble.
By talking about safety with them and what to do if they get in bad situations-go Michigan (the state of)
Make sure they are with an adult at all times
They are supervised and they also know about stranger danger.
They are always supervised.
I tell them the rules (over and over again ) to make sure they follow thru and do not let them go out without proper saftety protection (when riding their bikes)
by making sure im aware of the surroundings and watching them
Make sure they know safety rules and don’t let them run off in the neighborhood
by themselves… always supervise or have a trusted adult supervising.
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They are in a fenced in yard.
I keep a really close eye on them, tell them about stranger danger, & make sure the area they’re playing in is safe.
Supervision – there’s really no substitute
I never let my daughter leave my sight and I am always on hand.
I keep a very close watch on them.
always have an adult present
by always keeping an eye on them
they attended Safety Camp.
I make sure there’s an adult around .
I watch them or make sure another capable adult watches them
It is a difficult one, my sons are both very young so I feel whatever I try to teach them falls on deaf ears so I watch them closely at all times and try to predict what could happen.
I don’t have any kids, but I would make sure they stay out of the road.
Thanks for the giveaway! =)
They always play in the back yard that is fenced in
we make sure to keep an eye on my niece at all times, but she is only 2 so we are not really at that stage yet.
We have a fenced in yard for them to play in.
I make sure that my grandkids stay away from stray dogs & cats when we go to the local park.
I never let them play outside without supervision
We are so cautious with our four kids,There is Always a Adult present even if they are in the backyard because we have a trampoline and a pool.We also talk to them about safety!
By keeping an eye on them
I make sure they are always under adult supervision
I always watch them in the back yard and when they walk to their friends houses.
I’m always nearby and know exactly who they are playing with.
I make sure I know where there are at all times and have adult supervision.
by watching them and if i cant then have another adult supervise them.
by watching them
I watch them!
I watch them the whole time they are outside.
I get to know their friends and their families.
We don’t have kids, (tried) but as a Paramedic I always teach kids to look for sharp corners or screws sticking out on play areas, I always suggest to parents to give the play area yours or public a once over viewing, you never know what might be laying on the ground, or could cause an injury, never assume its safe just because you were there the week before!
we keep our eyes on them and have a fence in the back yard
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I supervise everything they do
They play in our backyard that has a fence surrounding it.
I supervise them when they are out of our backyard and I monitor them when they are in our backyard.
reejen at comcast dot net
I’m always watching them.
We have plug protectors and gates set up to keep them away from the stairs, but I also believe you have to trust their judgement to not injure themselves. They may fall off the couch or stumble into a wall on occasion, but they won’t kill themselves.
By supervising them and choosing a right place for them to play
I don’t have any children but I’d be sure to do my best to keep them safe if I did by being honest with them, explaining the dangers and keeping an eagle eye on them.
By always watching them while they play
There is always an adult around.
We teach our girls good values and make sure that they are always in a safe and nurturing environment. Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
Erin E
busymom369 at gmail dot com
i watch them closely and also explain the consequences of being rough or careless.
By making sure an adult is with them at all times.
I make sure I talk to them and remind them what actions are safe, watch them as closely as I can, and play with them when possible.
by always watching them.
I don’t have kids
Adult supervision and teaching them the safety basics on what to do in certain circumstances
I make sure I am always watching them and scan for people around them
My children were always supervised by an adult when they were playing outside.
I keep an eye on them…I guess I am a bit over protective. 🙂 Thank you.
they are always supervised. WE also talk about stranger danger.
I make sure my kids play safe by keeping an eye or two on them while they play
Always wear helmets and knee and elbow pads when bike riding. Thanks for the giveaway.
Mine’s a teenager so it’s mostly making sure I know where she is all the time.
tdlsfm(at)yahoo(dot)com
Well shucks, I think the best way to keep kids safe is to pay attention and educate them. They have to help you help them not break their adorable little bones.
Always have a cell phone on them!
By participating in the local fingerprint program and making sure there is always an adult present
My grandchildren have designated areas that they can play in. I put SPF on them before they go outside to keep them sun-safe.
Keep my eye on them
I make sure I’m always closeby to keep an ear or an eye out for them!
Always supervised when they were younger. (Mine are adults now.) With my grandson, we do the same.
I make sure an adult is always with them or nearby
I am a grandmother of 4 and I have a fenced in yard that play in when they visit. I sit on the porch and watch them.
An adult around and guidelines
I usually play with them and we always go over what’s dangerous.
Close supervision while young, and make sure they are aware of possible dangers as they get older. It doesn’t guarantee safety, but certainly increases the likelihood.
I make them wear helmets and am always outside with them when they are playing.
Making sure that there is someone with them that I trust at all times.
How do you make sure your kids play safe?
lock em in a closet..just kidding..i have no kids,but keeping an eye on them as much as you can helps
By keeping an eye on them
He must always be with myself, my husband or my mother. He must always hold one of our hands when playing in an area where cars might pass.
my child is the four-legged kind- so I keep him on his leash and supervise him when he’s outside! 😀
I don’t let them go outside unless an adult is with them (we have a big road by our house).
I make sure they play safe by being with them to make sure they don’t get hurt.
longbarb1@aol.com
I do not have kids but i would let them play without worrying for their safety
Keeping an eye on them, knowing where they are every second
jofo120 at yahoo dot com
I watch them all the time!!!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com
i watch them when they play
Knowing where they are at all times !
Thank you for the great contest 😀
I make sure they know the boundaries for outside play and make sure that there is someone supervising to make sure they have fun safely.
I keep an eye on them. =)
I watch the games they play. Make sure each game is right for that age child. Always make sure they wear safety devices when playing in the pool.
I am a fireman and my wife is a nurse, nuff said!
Watching them closely.
making sure they wear helmets when riding bikes and skateboards
I make sure they are always supervised.
I know where they are at all times and make sure they are supervised
There is always an adult watching them as they play outside.
we make certain they are wearing a helmet when they are cycling or riding a skateboard
brich22 at earthlink dot net
I supervise my kids all the time. I never let them play alone outside or go to someones house that I don’t know.
I don’t have kids, but I make sure the lil ones stay near their parents.
We go with buddies and I always keep my eyes on them! Always!
I keep them under close supervision.
cawillingham1202 at gmail dot com
We watch our children pretty closely and don’t let them run off without one of us.
Always make sure a responsible adult it watching them.
they r always supervised
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
By watching them and telling them about possible dangers
Supervising
I watch my daughter closely and make sure she doesn’t stay out after dark and stays in sight.
Keeping a close eye and playing with them.
Diana C
By making sure I’m watching them at all times.
lisando@hotmail.com
they are still pretty young so i never take my eyes off of them when they are outside or we are away from home.
jagar0047 at yahoo dot com
watch them
I never take my eyes off them if I can help it.
We always have one adult with my daughter at all times.
cweller75@gmail.com
I watch them
I always have at least one adult watching them
They always have someone watching them.
We have an adult, my husband or myself watch.
Hello, how are you? Thank you for this opportunity. I supervise the kids at home and more importantly I teach them common-sense safety tips.
I always make sure I am with them when they are playing.
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
There should always be an adult to supervise.
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Helmets when they are riding bikes, scooters, etc. With the younger ones, we are always out with him. With the 9 year old, she has to be with her 13 year old brother or us.
By watching them
I watch them.
I keep them safe by always making sure they are supervised.
Lots and lots of bubble wrap. Tee hee. I’m just kidding, I just keep a close eye on them and discuss being wary of strangers.
kelleyc76(at)live(dot)com
I made sure my daughter was NEVER alone outside, we practiced “no talking to strangers”, and we made sure to keep her play areas to ‘safe zones’.
Terri P
pr4gatheringroses AT gmail DOT com
I set clear boundaries and rules before the play.
i make sure they are safe by scanning the yard before they play and constantly checking the area
I make sure they have adult supervision. I make sure where they play is safe.
I make sure my children are safe by watching them when the play
we tell them about stranger danger and keep a good eye on them
I go over safety rules with them and try and keep an eye on them at all times. Im a single mom so I have a pretty busy schedule but I am glad to say all three of my children are healthy and have never been in any great danger!
I keep an eye on them.
I supervise them while they’re playing.
My children are all grown now but I still talk to them about the dangers of being out alone late at night
Thanks for the giveaway…it is a continuing process of reinforcing good safety habits i.e. crossing the street, “stranger danger”, safe bicycle riding, etc.
I make sure they play safe by talking with them and monitoring them
My children are adults now but when they were young they had close supervision.
I’m usually right there, watching over…and I also tell horror stories about kids who didn’t play safe. It seems to work!
I don’t have kids so I don’t have to worry about that.