Home Alone
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Being Home Alone Can Give You Different Feelings

Sometimes being home alone is fun, and can make you feel grown up. Sometimes it can be a little scary. Sometimes it's both at the same time. No matter how you feel about it, if you are prepared, being home alone can be a better experience for you.

• Have your phone number, address and directions to your house written down in case of an emergency. Sometimes it's hard to remember stuff you know if there is an emergency.
• Have your parents' work numbers and a neighbor or family member's phone number in case you need help with anything.
• Make sure you have the Phone A Friend number written down near the phone.
• Make sure you have a first aid kit with Band-Aids, gauze, bandages, scissors, adhesive tape, antibiotic cream and tweezers.
• Make sure you know how to work important household items like water shutoff valves, circuit breakers and a flashlight.
• Know where to go in case of bad weather or a fire.

How Should I Answer the Phone?

That's easy, answer the phone, “Hello.” Don’t give out your name or your family’s last name. Always say your parent(s) can't come to the phone right now. Never tell someone you are home alone!

What Should I Do if Someone Comes to the Door?

The best thing to do is not to answer the door if you are home alone. The doors should always be locked if you are home alone, and you shouldn't let anyone know you are by yourself. Unless your parents have told you to let someone in, don't, even if the person at the doors says it's okay with your parents. If someone comes to the door and doesn't leave, call 911!

I'm Bored...

• Do your homework
• Read a Book
• Watch a movie
• Write a letter
• Take a bath
• Draw a picture
• Work on a craft project
• Call a friend
• Fix a snack
• Play a game
• Surprise your parents by cleaning your room
• Write a Story
• Call Phone A Friend