[PG] Parental Guidance - Preventing Tragedies with Gun Safety

In the U.S., more than a third of homes where children live have guns. Firearms are also the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens under the age of 18. Learn about safe firearm storage in your home as well as how to talk to your kids about gun violence.
Parental Guidance (PG) is a virtual initiative hosted by UHealth Jackson Children’s Care and Miami Mom Collective. It brings together educational information and family‑friendly resources through health experts to help expert parents produce epic kids.
1:50- Why are guns in the home a risk for children?
2:54- What is the safest way to store a gun?
3:32- Why is proper gun storage so important?
4:22- What about other “guns”? Should parents take the same precautions with bb guns or paintball guns for example?
5:25- How do I ask about guns in the homes of family and friends?
7:40- What should I tell my child about guns?
8:35- What are some common myths about guns?
10:27- How do I explain to my child why law enforcement individuals carry guns?
11:07- What steps can parents take to ensure that other family members, such as grandparents or caregivers, are also aware of and adhere to safe firearm storage practices?
11:54- Is there an age-appropriate way for parents to talk about gun violence with children? How can you approach this conversation at different ages?
11:15- How can parents address concerns about gun violence in schools or public places with their children without causing unnecessary fear?
15:40- How can parents teach their children to differentiate between fictional portrayals of guns in the media and the reality of firearm safety?
17:55- Do people store guns in their car?
18:11- How can parents balance home defense needs with safe gun storage practices?
19:30- How can safe storage practices help reduce the risk of suicide?
20:48- What are risk factors or warning signs parents should be aware of for suicide prevention in children?
22:39- What advice do you have for parents who may not have personal experience with firearms but want to educate their children about gun safety effectively?
23:45- How can parents get involved keeping their communities safe from gun violence?