It's time to face the facts. Children today live in a world that we never could have imagined when we were young. They are just as much at risk of violent or traumatic events as adults are. As a parent, it can be difficult to accept that you cannot always protect your children from such dangers. However, it is absolutely critical to open your eyes to the modern world your children face and prepare them to thrive. Here are six safety facts that every child should..
In the modern world, having confidence and the skills to stick up for yourself is becoming more and more important. This is true not just of adults, but also for children, who might be confronted with any number of dangers, from a schoolyard bully to a violent predator. Though no parent wants to think about their child's need to defend themselves, the truth is, it may become necessary.
If you want your kids to be prepared to handle such situations, self defense and martial..
Many parents avoid discussing safety and home security with their children because they're worried about scaring their kids. While security isn't the most exciting subject to discuss with your kids, it's important that they know the basics. One way that many parents have found useful for teaching kids home security is by using age-appropriate games. Role-playing is the best way to teach kids important safety and security tips without unnecessarily concerning them with the..
Everyone’s heard of the old adage “Don’t Talk to Strangers!”. It’s tried and true. In fact, you probably remember learning it as a child. If you're now a parent, keep that advice close to heart with your own kids. Of course, it's a very different world out there for children growing up today. Is “don't talk to strangers” enough to protect them? Here are some shocking statistics to absorb:
Of all kidnapping cases, only 24% are..
We’ve all heard the stories. A great vacation takes a sharp turn for the worse with a confrontation that ends in robbery or violence. Although you should be aware of any particular location-related dangers while traveling, you should also be aware of your surroundings. Criminals are predators, and, as such, are often looking for the easiest target. If you look like an outsider – a tourist or vacationer, for example – you may become a target. There are a..