Just Tell Me What To Say!
“I know I have to talk to my kids about being safe, but I don’t know how to get started. Just tell me what to say!” I hear this [...]
Safe-Smart Halloween Tips
Every year people ask me if Trick or Treating is still a safe tradition. My answer is YES. Enjoy the holiday with your kids, but of course, take a [...]
The Top 4 Talking Points For Parents & Kids!
Here are the top 4 talking points to help you get the safety dialog going with your kids. Try using the "scripted red lines" below if you need a [...]
Drop-Off Playdates & Sleepovers… (We’ve Got Answers!)
This entry is little long as I try to cover two issues that come up every time a new school year starts! Sleepovers? Playdates where you simply drop your [...]
Kids & Sports: Keeping Them Safe!
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) estimates that more than 41 million children and teens participate in youth sports everyday. In response to the Penn State/Jerry [...]
The Super 10 Safety Rules – Spanish Translation!
There have been lots of requests for The Super 10 Safety Rules to be translated into Spanish. Happy to say... Here they are!! Please share with others. ¡LAS DIEZ [...]
Tricky People NOT Stranger Danger
Stranger-danger – it’s a cute rhyme. Unfortunately, it’s completely inaccurate and, truth be told, it can actually undermine our kids, making them more vulnerable. In the aftermath of the [...]
Protecting Our Teens & Tweens: Give Them Street-Smarts
The news this week has been shocking, horrific, and frightening as three young women abused in captivity for over 10 years are finally free and a monster is behind [...]
Sleepovers… A Checklist!
"Should I let my child go on a sleepover?" I get asked this a lot. And frankly, it depends. I know some parents who simply make it their policy [...]
Know As You Go: A List Of Tips To Prevent Abduction
While statistics indicate that most child abductions are familial in nature and not by a stranger, there are some important precautions that can empower our kids and keep them [...]