Meet Radar Rabbit
Teaching children about safety through story.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Scheshin Quinn is a 25+ year veteran early childhood educator and an endorsed literacy coach for the state of Florida.
Noah Quinn is a former Marine and Instructional Systems Designer who worked on numerous government contracts for clients such as the U.S. State Department's Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) and The Protection Institute.
MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
Beyond Stranger Danger
When you were a kid, did your parents ever say, “Never talk to strangers”?
It’s a common warning—but the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) actually advises against this guidance. The truth is, depending on the situation, your child may have no choice but to talk to someone they don’t know in order to ensure their safety.
The NCMEC encourages children who are approached by a stranger to immediately seek out a “Safe” adult. Safe adults may include police officers, store employees, teachers, security guards, or parents with children nearby.
It’s crucial to teach children how to Recognize these trusted individuals so they know who they can safely approach and report the situation. This is just one of several guidelines recommended by the NCMEC. For the remaining, more detailed NCMEC guidelines, go to www.missingkids.org.
Pro Tip:
Regardless of any situation involving a potential danger or threat, Radar Rabbit encourages you to always use your RADAR. If you are having trouble recalling what the RADAR acronym stands for, refer to your Radar Rabbit book or check out the document titled Radar Explained under the section FREE RESOURCES.
Acknowledgements
We extend our special thanks to The Protection Institute for their strategic security expertise and invaluable support. Their partnership has been instrumental in advancing our mission to equip parents with the knowledge and confidence needed to protect themselves and their families.