Introducing the FamilyMade Family Playbook:

A comprehensive guide to helping you organize and plan ahead for the safety and well-being of your household! This essential guide covers everything from household safety measures and emergency contact information to child safety protocols and first aid procedures, plus more.

Follow the guide below as a reference point and use the checklist at the bottom of this page to check off each section. Feel free to print off the full list or just the downloadable checklist, whatever is best for your family.You can make updates and revisions as your family grows and matures, just be certain to have a process for updating rules and an annual review schedule.

Below is a detailed guide and a quick reference PDF.

FamilyMade’s Family Playbook

Household Safety Measures

  • Emergency Contact Information (have contacts in one easily accessible place)

  • Child Safety Protocols (Emergency procedures tailored for children, including how to call 911 and basic first aid)

  • Fire Safety Instructions and Equipment/extinguisher

  • First Aid Kit and Procedures

  • Severe Weather Plan: Tornado, Hurricane, Power Outage Protocol

  • Roadways and Driveways (teach street safety)

  • Playgrounds (check for safe, well-maintained equipment)

  • Pools and Bodies of Water (always supervise swimming)

  • Gardens and Yards (be cautious of toxic plants and garden tools)

  • Garages and Sheds (keep hazardous materials locked away)

  • Electrical Outlets and Cords (install outlet covers for young children)

  • Stairs and Windows (use baby gates if needed)

  • Hot Appliances (e.g., stoves, irons)

  • Sharp Objects (e.g., knives, tools)

  • Medicines and Household Chemicals

  • Small, Chokable Items (avoid leaving small items around the house with young children)

  • Heavy Furniture (secure to avoid tipping)

  • Fireplaces and Heaters

Health and Hygiene

  • Teach daily Hygiene Practices

  • Create sick Day Protocols

Nutrition and Meals

  • Food Safety 

  • Allergy Management

Behavior and Discipline

  • Guidelines for behavior in your home

  • Consequences and Reinforcements

  • Managing Screen Time

Educational Activities

  • Homework and Study Time requirements

  • Library Rules

  • Schools and Daycares (ensure these environments follow safety protocols)

Playtime and Recreation

  • Indoor Play Rules

  • Outdoor Play Safety

  • Use of Sports Equipment and outdoor toys (trampolines, bikes, etc.)

Sleepover Rules

  • Pre-Sleepover Checklist (know the parents and who will be there)

  • Set Rules/boundaries

 

Visitors and Play Dates

  • Safety and Supervision

  • Interactions with Strangers

  • Visitor Check-in/Check-out Procedures

Travel and Transportation

  • Safety in Vehicles

  • Rules for Walking to School/Park

  • Shopping Malls and Stores

  • Public Transportation (awareness around trains, buses)

  • Hotels and Vacation Rentals (check for child safety measures)

  • Camping Sites (aware of wildlife, terrain, and fire safety)

Emergency Procedures

  • Lost Child Protocol

  • Neighborhood Safety Plan and Communication Chain

  • Communication Plan: Strategy for staying in contact if family members are separated during an emergency.

  • Emergency Contact List: Readily accessible list of important phone numbers including family members, neighbors, and local emergency services

Technology Use

  • Device Usage Rules

  • Internet Safety

  • Monitoring and Privacy


Pets and Animal Safety

  • Care Responsibilities

  • Safety Around Animals

  • Allergies and Hygiene