Fondue disaster inspires fire safety!

Last night, we decided to have some fondue chocolate to dip all sorts of desserts in.  The way this pot works is a cast iron pot is on top of a little cast iron stand and under it is an open flame.  While dipping the chocolate, I thought about what we would do if this flipped over and started a fire in our apartment - which is on the 2nd floor.  Since this week is Fire Safety week for our Personal Achievement Academy, I thought I would give out a quick lesson about what to do in case of a fire!

• If there is a fire, get out quick and don’t stop to get anything. 
• Make noise (blow whistle) to get neighbors attention and contact 911 as soon as possible. 
• Have a family meeting place and do not leave the family meeting place. 
• If smoke is present, stay low to the ground to avoid fumes. 
• Never open a door if it is hot. 
• If you catch on fire, stop, drop on the floor and roll to put out the fire. 
• Never play with electric sockets, matches, candles, lighters, fireplaces, barbecues, stoves, or anything that has a flame.

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Be Courageous

When talking about self-defense, more specifically for kids, there are 3 dangers.  Throughout the year, our Personal Achievement Academy instructors will conduct seminars that cover "Stranger Danger," Bully Defense, and Peer Pressure.  Between all three, you gotta have courage!  But let’s face it, demonstrating courage and standing up for your beliefs can take guts. You need to develop self-confidence that will allow you to remain comfortable with your ideals even in the face of peer pressure. Sometimes it’s tough to be the only one who says “no” to peer pressure, but you can do it! There are 3 ways you can increase your self confidence: You need to know yourself (what you stand for), accept yourself, and be yourself. And remember, peers can pressure each other into doing what’s right. With self confidence, you can become one of the leaders of the group that makes the right choice!