OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaFeeling safe means knowing that you are protected and that the people around you care about you! Everyone needs to feel safe to be happy and healthy. Feeling safe helps you relax, learn, and have fun.
You might feel safe when you are holding a grownup’s hand, hugging a pet, or sleeping in your cozy bed. It is a warm, calm feeling that makes your worries disappear. When you feel safe, your body is relaxed and your mind is at peace.
If you ever feel scared or unsafe, you should immediately find an adult you trust, like a parent or a teacher. They will listen to you and help make the scary feelings go away. Building a list of things that make you feel safe is a great way to know what helps you feel better!
- Everyone has different things that make them feel safe — for some kids it is a special blanket, and for others it is being near their family!
- Your brain has a special system that helps you know when you are safe and when something might be dangerous.
- Even animals create safe spaces, like birds building nests and bears finding dens!
