09/08/2026
Back‑to‑school season is the perfect time to help your kids build safe, healthy habits for the year ahead. Our team put together a few simple reminders families can use as routines get underway:
• Make sure your child knows their full name, your phone number, your address, and who their trusted adults are. A small laminated safety card in their backpack can also be helpful.
• Reinforce good hand‑washing and remind kids not to share food or drinks. These small steps make a big difference in keeping classrooms healthy.
• Keep backpacks light. They shouldn’t exceed about 15% of your child’s body weight, and both straps should always be used to help prevent back strain.
• Talk openly about bullying—how to recognize it, how to report it, and who they can go to at school if they ever feel uncomfortable.
• For safety, avoid putting your child’s first name on the outside of backpacks or lunch boxes. Using initials or labeling items on the inside is a safer option.
At‑school safety is something every family and community shares. If you have insurance questions or need support as the school year kicks off, our team at Tarbox Insurance Agency is always here to help.
