Ethereal Events

Fairs, carnivals, parades, sports games, markets, and more. There are tons of community events that can be fun traditions for the whole family. However, the hustle and bustle of these events can be stressful for not just parents but can also be overwhelming for children as well. This is why it is so important for family-friendly events to specifically integrate child safety measures into the planning of the event to ensure that the event is fun and safe for attendees of all ages.  In the article "Integrating child safeguarding into event risk assessment" in eventindustrynews.com, author Thomas Stead, owner of X2Consult, states the importance of recognizing and addressing unique risks children might face during events including their emotional and psychological safety needs. Some of the risks he identified are overcrowding, bright lights, loud noises, exposure to inappropriate content, mixing of adults and children in unsecured areas, dealing with lost or distressed childr...