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 [...]

Parenting tips I offered as the  expert on the NBC Dateline special: “My Kid Would Never…” series “Stranger Safety Tips” Listen…can you hear it? It’s the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck coming down the street carrying every kid’s favorite candy and ice cream flavors. Now suppose your child is with his pals, that [...]

In wake of recent scandals we educators need to tune in closer to ensure children’s safety A guest post by Edward F. Dragan “In my kindergarten class this morning I saw Frank and Gail leaving the bathroom together. Should I be concerned that something is going on?” “I saw this fourth-grade kid run out of the [...]

A guest post by Edward F. Dragon, Ed.D. Author of The Bully Action Guide: How to Help Your Child and Get Your School to Listen Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that tends to create a hostile or offensive work environment. The [...]

Parent and educator guide to using the Penn State tragedy and Sandusky trial to talk about sexual abuse to kids and teens; rucial safety tips to prevent abuse and signs of sexual abuse Once again, the Penn State child sexual abuse case is in the news and has adults on full alert. “How could this have [...]