https://brothers.krebs.co/tags/safety/SafetyenTue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://brothers.krebs.co/media/icon.svghttps://brothers.krebs.co/tags/safety/https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/ <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#E63946" > <!-- no-branding --> <div style="color: #FFFFFF;"> <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Henry and Jack standing at a safe curb in a sunny coastal neighborhood, a grown-up&rsquo;s reassuring hand visible on Jack&rsquo;s shoulder, both brothers looking calmly at the road before crossing, warm not scary" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/cover_hu_31d6d4fcae18d4f9.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/cover_hu_c440f39ecf216ccd.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/cover_hu_abae94dff219eab4.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/cover_hu_31d6d4fcae18d4f9.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h1 id="stop-look-listen">Stop, Look, Listen</h1> <h3 id="three-super-safe-words">Three super-safe words</h3> </div> <aside class="notes"> The goal here is calm competence — never fear. Safety decks should make kids feel capable, not anxious. Read with a warm, confident voice. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="hi-henry-">Hi, Henry! 👋</h2> <h2 id="hi-jack-">Hi, Jack! 👋</h2> <h3 id="today-we-learnthree-super-safe-words">Today we learn<br/><strong>three super-safe words</strong>.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Three. Simple. Memorable. These three words are one of the most life-saving chants a kid can learn. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#E63946" > <div style="color: #FFFFFF;"> <h1 id="heading">🛑</h1> <h1 id="stop">STOP.</h1> <h3 id="at-every-curb">At every curb.</h3> <h3 id="every-time">Every time.</h3> </div> <aside class="notes"> Feet come to a complete stop. Like a pause button on your body. Hands down, still. This is word one. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00BBF9" > <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Henry and Jack standing together at a safe curb, Henry leaning slightly forward looking LEFT down the street while Jack mirrors and looks RIGHT, both calm and focused, sunny afternoon" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/scene-look_hu_80d30b3b1d51efac.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/scene-look_hu_c7ace0b00f21aaab.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/scene-look_hu_8e7e5f3471a3e67c.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/scene-look_hu_80d30b3b1d51efac.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h1 id="heading-1">👀</h1> <h1 id="look">LOOK.</h1> <h3 id="left-right-left-again">Left. Right. Left again.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Practice the head-turn together. Left. Right. Left. Even when adults are watching — it's a muscle to build. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFB84C" > <h1 id="heading-2">👂</h1> <h1 id="listen">LISTEN.</h1> <h3 id="for-engines">For engines.</h3> <h3 id="for-bikes">For bikes.</h3> <h3 id="for-beeps">For beeps.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Cars sneak up. Listening catches the ones your eyes miss. Teach them to hear cars before they see them. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="lets-say-it-together">Let&rsquo;s say it together:</h2> <h1 id="stop-1"><strong>STOP.<br/>LOOK.<br/>LISTEN.</strong></h1> <h3 id="every-single-time">Every single time.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Chant it aloud three times. Hands on hips. Make it a mini-ceremony. When they're actually at a curb later, they'll hear your voice saying it. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00F5D4" > <h2 id="another-super-safe-rule">Another super-safe rule:</h2> <h1 id="stay-withyour-grown-up-">Stay with<br/>your <strong>grown-up</strong>. 🤝</h1> <aside class="notes"> Holding hands or within reach. The rule is simple: the grown-up can always see you. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="but-what-if">But what if…</h2> <h3 id="you-get-separated">you get <strong>separated</strong>?</h3> <h3 id="it-happens-sometimesstores-beaches-parks">It happens sometimes.<br/>Stores, beaches, parks.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Normalize it — it can happen. Here's a plan, so the plan doesn't have to be invented in the moment. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FEE440" > <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Jack standing very still with a calm focused expression, hands by his sides, looking forward with a small thoughtful pause — not scared, just waiting and ready" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/scene-freeze_hu_a87342aa769a1fe.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/scene-freeze_hu_50bac8d7c89c35c9.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/scene-freeze_hu_e9576292710708b7.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/stop-look-listen/scene-freeze_hu_a87342aa769a1fe.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h1 id="rule-1">Rule 1:</h1> <h1 id="freeze"><strong>FREEZE.</strong></h1> <h3 id="dont-wanderyou-are-easier-to-findwhen-you-stay-put">Don&rsquo;t wander.<br/>You are easier to find<br/>when you stay put.</h3> <aside class="notes"> If a kid wanders looking for the grown-up, both are moving — hard to reunite. Freezing in place is the grown-up's secret wish. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#C8B6FF" > <h1 id="rule-2">Rule 2:</h1> <h1 id="find-a-helper-">Find a <strong>helper</strong>. 🙋‍♀️</h1> <h3 id="look-for">Look for:</h3> <h3 id="a-mom-with-kids-">a <strong>mom with kids</strong> 👩‍👦</h3> <h3 id="or-a-worker-in-a-uniform-">or a <strong>worker</strong> in a uniform 🧑‍✈️</h3> <aside class="notes"> "Find a mom with kids" is the safest and highest-probability help. Workers in visible uniforms are second. Avoid strangers who approach them — they seek help, not the other way. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00BBF9" > <h2 id="what-to-say">What to say:</h2> <blockquote class="border-l-4 border-neutral-300 dark:border-neutral-600 pl-4 italic text-neutral-600 dark:text-neutral-400 my-6"> <p>&ldquo;My name is <strong>___</strong>.<br/>My daddy&rsquo;s name is <strong>___</strong>.<br/>I live in <strong>Santa Barbara</strong>.&rdquo;</p> </blockquote> <h3 id="that-sentenceworks-like-magic-">That sentence<br/>works like magic. ✨</h3> <aside class="notes"> Practice this exact sentence aloud with them, both boys. Child's first name, parent's first name, city name. A helper can get them home with that. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFB84C" > <h2 id="quick-practice">Quick practice:</h2> <h3 id="henry--whats-the-sentence"><strong>Henry</strong> — what&rsquo;s the sentence?</h3> <h3 id="jack--whats-the-sentence"><strong>Jack</strong> — what&rsquo;s the sentence?</h3> <aside class="notes"> Actually quiz them, warmly. Say it together if they're learning. This rehearsal is what makes it stick. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#E63946" > <div style="color: #FFFFFF;"> <h1 id="you-are-outside-smarthenry">You are outside-smart,<br/><strong>Henry</strong>.</h1> <h1 id="you-are-outside-smartjack">You are outside-smart,<br/><strong>Jack</strong>.</h1> <h3 id="stop-look-listen-">Stop. Look. Listen. 🛑👀👂</h3> </div> <aside class="notes"> End on the three-word chant. This deck is one they'll replay in their heads at every curb. That's the magic. </aside>