What Should I Do?
What should I do if I see a bottle of medicine on the counter?
Don't touch it and tell the grown up that lives in your house.
Is it safe to take more vitamins than what your parents give you?
No! Never take more because too much can poison your body.
If I see something that looks like Gatorade or Power-aide, should I touch it, smell it, or drink it?
No! Stop Ask First.
Is everything that looks like candy really candy?
No
What should I do if my head hurts and my friend says she can get some medicine for me?
Say no thank you. You should only take medicine if it is given to you by one of the adults in your home.
I want my friends to like me. Should I do something I know isn't safe, just so they will be my friend?
No! A real friend will like you no matter what. Besides you want to make safe and healthy choices. This will help you grow up healthy and strong.
If you have medicine from the doctor, should you take it by yourself or wait for the grown-ups in your home to give it to you?
Wait for the grown-ups in your home to give it to you.
Is medicine safe for you to take if it belongs to someone else?
No. Never take medicine that isn't yours.
If I find something laying around that looks like it would be safe to eat, should I go ahead and eat it?
No! You should always STOP, ASK FIRST.
If I want to grow up healthy what should I choose to eat? Should I choose fruits and vegetables or soda pop and candy?
Fruits and vegetables. Only soda pop and candy sometimes.
If I see some gummy bears laying on a table, is it okay for me to eat them?
No, you need to stop and ask first. Some gummy bears are not candy, and can make you sick.
Is it safe for me to take my own medicine without a grown-up giving it to me?
No. Never take any medicine on your own. Wait for the adult in your home to give it to you.
If someone I don't know offers me something that looks like candy, what should I do?
Say, "No thank you." and tell a grown-up you trust right away. It might not be safe.
What choice should I make if I want to be successful and play sports in high school?
Stay drug free and only put healthy things inside my body.
How do I know if something is safe or not?
Ask the grown-ups you live with, or a grown-up you know and trust.
Why is it important to only put healthy things in your body?
It will help you grow up to be healthy, strong and smart.
I see something and I am not sure what it is. Should I smell it, touch it or taste it?
No, it might be poison. Instead show a grown up you trust and they will tell you if it is safe or not.
If I see something that looks like candy, should I touch it, smell it, or eat it?
No! Stop Ask First.
How do I know if something is good for me?
Ask the grown-ups in your home.
Should you ever eat something if you aren't sure what it is?
No because it might be poison.