Mia, a curious four-year-old with bright eyes and a stuffed bunny, sits at the breakfast table. Her mother, Mom, pours warm oatmeal into a bowl and smiles gently. The air is filled with the scent of cinnamon and the hum of birds outside. "Good morning, Mia! Today, we're going to talk about how to stay safe and make good choices," Mom says, setting down a colorful cup of juice.

Mom kneels beside Mia, holding up a picture of a friendly-looking store clerk and another of a smiling neighbor. "Mia, do you know what a tricky person is?" Mia shakes her head, hugging her bunny closer. "A tricky person is someone—anyone—who might ask you to do something that doesn’t feel right, even if they seem nice or familiar," Mom explains softly, pointing to the pictures. "So, it’s not just strangers, but anyone who tries to trick me?"

Mom[/@ch_2] and Mia practice using their voices and moving quickly in a fun, energetic game.] Mom claps her hands and says, "Let’s practice what you do if a tricky person asks you to go somewhere or keep a secret. You say 'NO!' in your strongest voice. Want to try together?" Mia stands tall, takes a deep breath, and shouts, "NO! You’re not my mom! Help!" They both giggle, and then Mom says, "Now, let’s practice running to a safe place—right to me or to someone who works here, like a store clerk with a nametag!"

Mom crouches beside Mia, pointing out a store clerk wearing a blue vest and nametag. "If you ever get lost, you can look for someone dressed like that or a police officer in uniform. They’re safe helpers," she says. Mia nods, watching as the clerk helps another family. "I can find someone with a nametag or a uniform," she repeats, her voice more confident.

Mia and Mom walk along the path, spotting Aunt Sally, who waves from the bench. "Remember, even if someone you know, like Aunt Sally, offers to take you somewhere, what do you do first?" Mia beams, "I check with you or Dad before going anywhere!" Mom squeezes her hand, proud. "That’s right, Mia. You’re making such safe choices,"

Mia[/@ch_1] draws a picture of her family and her safe helpers.] Mom sits beside her, watching as Mia adds bright capes to her parents and a badge to the store clerk in her drawing. "I feel brave, Mommy. I know what to do with tricky people," Mia declares, holding her picture high. "You are very brave, Mia. And no matter what, you can always tell me anything," Mom assures her, wrapping her in a warm hug as the sun sets outside their window.