Tips to keep kids safe going back to school

Back to school time is a good time to remember safety.

Safe Kids Tulsa has six safety tips.

They say teach your kids early to put away their smart phone or tablet and look left, right, and left again when crossing streets.

Tell them to stand three giant steps away from the curb when waiting for the bus and to board one at a time.

If they carpool, make sure the car has the right safety seats for their age.

Get the kids a medical check-up before they take part in sports.

Remember to teach them to hydrate when they're playing.

And check playground equipment for any dangerous defects.