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Kevin, Julie and Jacob,
15 months, Potocsky,
Bl000mfield Hills
Kevin is a dentist in
Allen Park and Julie
is a special educa-
tion teacher in West
Bloomfield. They
chose to stay in
Michigan because
Kevin had an opportu-
nity to join his family
dental practice and
because of Julie's
school connections. It
was also very impor-
tant to them that they
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raise their kids close
to their own family.
They both agreed say-
ing, "We love where we live in Michigan because of great schools and the
fact that many of our good friends are here.” Both Kevin and Julie look for-
ward to sharing where they grew up with their own children. "We love how
closeknit this area is, it's very comforting to us." The family is involved in the
Temple Israel community.
The 101 On Child Safety
As a parent, there are ways to be even more prepared to help ensure the safety of the
ones we love: Read up on what to do in emergency circumstances, such as choking,
burns, falls, poisons, etc. This information is easily attainable and can only make you
better prepared should anything happen.
But, unfortunately, we can only protect and shelter our children so much. And as
parents we also have the responsibility to teach our children to feel safe, trust their
instincts and listen and become aware of potential signs of danger.
Highlighted below are several important security and safety tips that every parent
should go over with their child and make sure they understand:
neighborhood happenings
KIDS' HEALTH AND SAFETY
Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.
Van Every Family Chiropractic,
Royal Oak
Annual event that gives free dental
impressions, a CD with fingerprints, a
spinal exam and more. For more
information, (248) 616-0900.
KIDS DAY IN THE PARK
Saturday, May 15, Noon
Bloomer Park, Rochester Hills
Rochester Hill's free event features
identification kits, a bike rodeo, bike and
helmet inspections and face painting, all
topped with a Movie in the Park at 2 p.m.
For more information, (248) 656-8308.
RUN FOR AUTISM IN
ROCHESTER
Sunday, May 16, 8 a.m.
Oakland University Campus, Rochester
Raise awareness for Autism Spectrum
Disorders by running to support Homes
for Autism's work to secure homes and
establish independent-living situations.
8 a.m./registration, 9:15 a.m./5K starts,
9:45 a.m./10K starts. Cost: $25.
BIRMINGHAM PARADE
Sunday, May 16, 1 p.m.
Downtown Birmingham, starts on
North Old Woodward Avenue,
just south of Harmon Street
Come celebrate downtown at this annual
parade, themed "Out of this World: A
Journey Through Space." Cost: Free. For
more information, (248) 530-1880.
MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
Saturday May 22, 11 a.m.
Detroit Children's Museum, Detroit
Visit this open house in advance of the
museum's grand reopening next month.
Cost: Free. For more information, (313)
577- 8400 ext. 439.
8th WALK OF AGES
Sunday, May 23, 9 a.m.
Fleischman Residence, West
Bloomfield
Proceeds from walk benefit programs and
services for older adults. For more informa-
tion, contact Judy Dunn, (248) 661-2999.
IT'S A MITZVAH!
Sunday, June 6, 10 a.m.
Congregation Shaarey Zedek,
Southfield
Join the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Detroit in fulfilling your duty and doing a
mitzvah. Volunteer with family and friends
and give back to your community. Choose
your mitzvah. Share your day. Together
we will celebrate the strength of our
community. For additional information, call
the Women's Department, (248) 642-4260,
ext. 241."$18 suggested donation per
family for kosher breakfast and supplies
required for projects.
• Teach and practice answering the front
door. Even if a parent is home, a child
should always get a parent before let-
ting someone in the house. Children
also should know if they are home
alone and a friend or relative arrives
unexpectedly, it is safest to not open
the door.
• Never be too careful around strang-
ers. Emphasize to your children that
strangers look like everyone else and
are most times very friendly and can be
misleading (offer candy, car rides, tell
jokes). When in doubt, find a police
officer, teacher, storeowner or familiar
face.
• Teach your child how to answer the
telephone. Make sure your child knows
never to say they are home alone, never
to give out personal information or
how to contact them — no matter who
is calling. Your child should know the
basics of how to ask who is calling,
take a message and then hang up.
• Take your kids to your local fire station.
Check with your local fire station to
see if you can stop by and speak with a
fireman about their job and get a tour
of the station! Make this a hands-on
learning experience about fire safety.
• Teach your child how to dial 911. Make
sure your child understands the mean-
ing of a real emergency. Additionally,
it is a good idea for your child to
know where your mail is kept. The
first question a 911 responder asks is
"What is your address." A young child
may not always know their address, or
may forget when nervous. A responder
will then ask a young child to get a
piece of mail to read the address back
to them, so keep mail in a convenient
spot and practice reading your address
with them.
• Stop by your local police station. Call
your local police station to see when
they have youth programming or set
up a time to stop by the station to talk
to a police officer. Talk to the officer
about neighborhood, street and school
safety. See if you can get your child's
fingerprints taken as a souvenir!
As your child grows and gets older,
be realistic on what safety measures to
incorporate into their everyday life and
education! While profusely overused, this
phrase could not be more true, "I trust
you (your child), but I don't trust them
(everyone else)."
If you would like to submit any events, information or would like to be featured in our section, please contact Rachel Lachover at (248) 351-5156 or
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