The Free Family Stranger-Trick Guide

FREE FOR PARENTS AND KIDS AGED 6 TO 14

Many tricks that catch children out don't sound scary. They sound friendly: someone asks for help, offers a gift, says "your mom sent me", or asks the child to keep a secret. This 21-page guide shows how those tricks work, what your child can say back, and how to practise it together in ten minutes a week.

Cover of The Family Stranger-Trick Guide

What's inside

  • The six levers behind almost every trick
  • Six family rules a child can say back
  • 12 trick cards, each with a say-back line and a game to play
  • A family code word system, with printable cards
  • A safe adults map and a 4-week practice plan
  • Online and phone rules, and what to do if something happens, with US hotlines checked October 2026

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Didn't Fall For It is a series of AI-generated stories about keeping kids safe. This guide follows public guidance from NCMEC and Childhelp, is a conversation starter for families, and is not professional advice. If a child is in danger, call your local emergency number.