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A few safety reminders:

Bike and Helmet Safety - Make sure your children wear helmets every time they ride bikes or partake in other outdoor recreational activities such as  skateboarding, snow skiing/snowboarding,  ATV riding, and horseback riding.

Street Safety - Teach children how to cross the street safely. Young children should learn to always  wait for an adult.

Water Safety - Empty all water from the bathtub, pails, or other containers when not in use. Babies and toddlers can drown in less than 2 inches of water.

Fire and Burn Safety - Teach your children not to play with matches or lighters and keep them out of reach.

Choking Safety - Babies and toddlers explore the world by putting things in their mouths. Never leave  small objects or balloons in their reach.

Car Safety - Use a car seat or booster seat and seat belt that is appropriate for your child’s age and size.

Firearms Safety - If you choose to keep a gun, make sure it is kept unloaded and in a locked gun safe and  separate from ammunition.

  (https://community-health-foundation.org/november-is-national-child-safety-and-protection-month/, 10/2025)

 FREE Resource Library Articles

• 10 Actions to Create a Culture of Safety

• A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families

• Hazard Mapping for Early Care and Education Programs

• Emergency Checklist for School Age Children

• Look Before You Lock Car Safety 

• https://www.allforkids.org/news/blog/how-to-raise-awareness-for-child-safety-protection-month/#:~:text=Did%20you%20know%20that%20November,the%20importance%20of%20this%20issue.

November recognizes National Child Safety and Protection Month by teaching parents, families and friends how to see the world from a child’s perspective and make sure they stay safe. Safety is an important part of life, so enjoy this November by implementing it into all areas. 

November is National American Indian & Alaskan Native Heritage Month!

The month serves to honor the history, accomplishments, and contributions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. It also aims to educate the public about their diverse cultures and the ongoing challenges they face.

This observance acknowledges the state's historical and current connection to the Abenaki people, with many local place names referencing the Abenaki language. To celebrate, you can learn about local Indigenous history, attend events if available, and explore the cultural contributions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives.  

Did you know?

• There are over 600 Tribes in the US?

• The Abenaki and Penacook are the primary Native American peoples of New Hampshire. These groups are part of the larger Wabanaki Confederacy, also known as the "People of the Dawnland". Specific bands within the Abenaki included the Kennebec, Androscoggin, Pequawket, and Sokokis.   

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum (Warner) 

• The museum is open on weekends in November from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. It then closes to the public for the winter.  

Abenaki History Presentation: Storyteller Anne Jennison will host a public online presentation on "How 500 Years of Colonization Has Impacted the Abenaki Peoples of New Hampshire and the Northeast."

• When: November 25, 2025, at 7 p.m.

• Hosted by: Groton Public Library, available online.