A child’s personal safety is built on a foundation of trust, awareness and open communication. When we empower them with knowledge and confidence, they learn to navigate the world with care while recognizing their own strength and worth. We at DPS Surat believe that parents also play a vital role in their child’s personal safety by fostering awareness, teaching boundaries and creating an environment of trust. Through their guidance, children learn to protect themselves while feeling secure in seeking help when needed. So, we organized an important session as a part of our ‘Safety Week’ for the parents of Nursery: “Protecting our precious ones: A parent’s guide to touch” on 24th September 2024. The renowned paediatrician, Dr.Prashant Kariya conducted this session to safeguard the children by educating the parents about personal boundaries. He highlighted how to talk to the child about uncomfortable situations, ways to help the child say “no” if something does not feel right and steps to take if the child encounters inappropriate touch. It was an insightful session and we hope it provided valuable support and guidance for the parents.