Back to School Safety Tips for Parents
Summer is drawing to a close, and we are getting our kids ready for back to school. So we asked our mom friends if they had any questions or concerns about their childrens safety. Here are a few of the top concerns: Question #1: Walking to School My child will be walking to school this year. He is in 5th grade and I want to give him safety skills without scaring him. What should I tell him?
Is Your Child’s Summer Camp Safe???
Do you assume your childs camp is safe? Every summer we send our children off to what we think will be a fun and safe camp. Why do we assume the camp we chose for our kids will be safe? Have we asked the appropriate questions that would give us confidence in the camp? Most parents report being more concerned with what activities their children will be experiencing than the camps risk assessment for safety.
Preventing Abuse: 10 Things You Need To Discuss With Your Kids
Ever since the Penn State child abuse cover-up has been exposed, we have been getting calls and emails from many parents asking: What do I tell my child to keep them safe? How can I keep my child safe? Tell me what to do!
Why “Don’t Talk To Strangers” Can Put Your Child In Danger
The Dont Talk to Strangers campaign taught generations of children to fear strangers – and dont get me wrong there are bad strangers out there – but not all strangers are bad. The fact is you cant tell what is in someones heart by the way they look on the outside.
When it Comes to Parenting, How Much Should You Hover?
How many times have you said to yourself, “things sure have changed since I was a kid”?