Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV
Sep 4, 2026 · 3 min · 5 segments
Send us Fan Mail Summer is a great time to review family safety practices. In this episode of *Family Engagement Fridays*, we focus on child…
Jennifer Garcia RosendoHostSleep deprivation, stress, distractions, and changes in routine can affect anyone and result in a mistake that could be life-altering.
One simple strategy is to place something you'll need when you arrive at your destination.
You can put your purse, phone, employee badge, or lunch in the backseat next to your child.
Another helpful habit is to always look at the backseat when you stop, maybe even opening the back door wherever you park, even if your child is not with you.
In some newer cars, they have alarms that alert you to check the backseat when you stop the car.
Refer to your manual to see if this feature exists in your current vehicle and learn how to make sure that the feature is turned on and works.
For example, if a child is expected but does not arrive, a quick phone call can serve as an important safety check.
In fact, Head Start performance standards dictate calling the family within an hour of an unexpected absence exactly to prevent tragedies such as these.
While we're talking about it, remember that children should never be left alone in a vehicle, even for a few moments.
Temperatures inside a car can rise quickly, even on days that don't feel particularly hot outside.
What reminder system could you put in place today to help ensure that every trip ends with a backseat check? Sometimes the most important safety tools we have are the preventative habits we build before we ever need them.
Sleep deprivation, stress, distractions, and changes in routine can affect anyone and result in a mistake that could be life-altering.
One simple strategy is to place something you'll need when you arrive at your destination.
You can put your purse, phone, employee badge, or lunch in the backseat next to your child.
Another helpful habit is to always look at the backseat when you stop, maybe even opening the back door wherever you park, even if your child is not with you.
In some newer cars, they have alarms that alert you to check the backseat when you stop the car.
Refer to your manual to see if this feature exists in your current vehicle and learn how to make sure that the feature is turned on and works.
For example, if a child is expected but does not arrive, a quick phone call can serve as an important safety check.
In fact, Head Start performance standards dictate calling the family within an hour of an unexpected absence exactly to prevent tragedies such as these.
While we're talking about it, remember that children should never be left alone in a vehicle, even for a few moments.
Temperatures inside a car can rise quickly, even on days that don't feel particularly hot outside.
What reminder system could you put in place today to help ensure that every trip ends with a backseat check? Sometimes the most important safety tools we have are the preventative habits we build before we ever need them.
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