We just had an amazing turnout for a KidSafe Family event we held at an elementary school. Without fail one of the first questions parents always ask is: At what age is my child old enough to go into a public restroom alone? We become a bit baffled by this question because after a parent has participated in a one hour KidSafe seminar – we have educated them on … [Read more...] about Parents ask us? What age can my child go to a public restroom alone? our answer…..
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Get Organized for Back to School Success
School is almost in session and we all want our kids to be successful. Here are some questions and answers about how to achieve back to school success. Here are some of the most common questions and my answers: 1. What kind of system can you suggest to keep all the kids' paperwork in one place? Each child should have a basket, container or drawer to put their school … [Read more...] about Get Organized for Back to School Success
Bowl of Condoms in My Bathroom?
Not surprisingly, recent headlines about free birth control really caught America’s attention. A St. Louis research team tracked more than 9,000 women, many of them poor or uninsured, from 2008 to 2010. The women were given their choice of contraception at no cost - from birth control pills to foolproof, long-term options like the IUD or implants. The effect on teen … [Read more...] about Bowl of Condoms in My Bathroom?
The Internet: Friend or Foe?
Recently, we had something happen to us, and we just had to share it. If you’ve been reading our blog, you know our three kids are all on the autism spectrum. This means they have trouble picking up social cues. The other day, I walked into our kid’s room and they were watching something on YouTube via the Apple-TV (Awesome thing to get for them, by the way, … [Read more...] about The Internet: Friend or Foe?
How To Baby-Proof Your Bank Account
We all know that getting ready for a baby means plugging up those outlets, placing a gate at the edge of the stairs, and picking out the safest car seat for the money. But so many expectant moms forget to make one of the most important new parent purchases there is: life insurance, the best way to baby proof your bank account. Wait! Don’t stop reading. I know life … [Read more...] about How To Baby-Proof Your Bank Account