Parents guide to the signs of childhood sexual abuse; safety tips to teach children and teens to from abuse and crucial tips parents, child givers and educators  must know to help keep children safer   “Childhood sexual abuse.” The term sends shivers down our spins. It’s the unthinkable phrase on every parent’s lips. It’s the [...]

Potentially lethal trends teens are doing  that every parent and educator must know This note is only intended to an author abusing copyright law – apologies to my readers. To that author and publisher: please honor the copyright of this article and my others… if used, please quote the source. To the publisher, check my [...]

Dangerous games kids play and the signs that every parent must know REALITY CHECK: Do you know what playing Space Monkey is or the Fainting Game?  Have you heard your kids talk about the Pass Out Game or Black Out? If you don’t, you should. Chances are your kid does. It’s a risky activity many [...]

Tips I shared on the TODAY show to help parents monitor their  kids online behavior to boost Internet safety and curb inappropriate online activity Kid Internet access is now everywhere–from laptops, to television screens, to cell phones and Ipods. In the past ten years, the amount of time our kids spend online daily has tripled [...]

Earth to parents: Are you aware of the energy drink called, “blow?” If not you should. I know. Kids will be kids. But there are certain risky behaviors kids, tweens, and teens do that parents better wise up, get educated about and step in. Allowing kids to use an energy drink called, “Blow” is one [...]