Kids & Safety

With an increasing number of pre-teens and teens having their own cell phone, it becomes every parent’s responsibility to keep tabs on their child’s cell phone usage. In 2008 a survey showed that...

In this day and age with so many kidnappings, it is frightening to let our children outside to play alone. Even the school bus stop is an opportunity for a kidnapper. Here are some tips to help...

Children at such young ages have their own personal cell phone. I understand that parents choose to give their child a cell phone for safety purposes, it makes it much easier to be in contact with...

Of course children want to play at their friend's homes sometimes and it's vital that they develop friendships and practice their social skills. It's also important for you and your child to...

The most important aspect of the AMBER Alert system is you: the person who reads, recognizes, and responds to the alert to help bring the child home safe. An abducted child can be anywhere, even...

Young children are like sponges, and have the ability to learn many things – including important information, like their own address or phone number. Teaching a child their phone number is not...

When it is determined that a child is old enough, by the laws in your State, and mature enough to stay home by themselves there are ways to prepare your child and make them safe. It does not...

Learn how to monitor your child's text messages. Almost all children and teens have cell phones these days, but how do you monitor your child's text messages in order to make sure they are not...

If you are like most parents, your child’s safety is a major concern on a daily basis. Although the home may be considered a relatively safe haven from strangers and predators, the telephone is...

When your child reaches the age and maturity and you feel comfortable leaving them alone at home, there are some guidelines that will keep them safe, teach them responsibility and give you peace...

When parents allow their kids to arrive home alone from school and care for themselves until they return from work, safety becomes a big concern. Learn to keep latchkey kids safe from intruders...

Swimming is a wonderful summer activity for both adults and children. However, the fourth leading cause of death of children in the United States is drowning. It is essential that caregivers...

Many parents teach their kids to call 911 in the case of an emergency. However, it's important for kids to know that different emergencies may require different types of action. Calling for help...

It is a big step when your parents leave you home alone for the first time. Their decision means that you are growing up and ready to assume responsibility for your own care. It is important that...

Your child will get to an age where he could be left alone for short periods of time. You spent the first 12 years of his life teaching lessons on safety and responsibility. You've had talks about...

GPS (global positioning system) child locator devices are a godsend for parents. These handy devices come as small as the size of a button to the size of a watch. Child locators are ineffective if...

Teaching your kid their own phone number, an emergency phone number and a phone number of a close relative is an important step you can take in keeping kids safe. With a little dedication and a...

To spy or not to spy on your teenager. It's a dilemma many parents struggle with, particularly after a child has broken the rules and a parent has found out about it. Fortunately (or not) several...

There are many stories of children calling 911 and saving the lives of parents or friends. Teach your child to dial 911 in the event of an emergency.