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Dealing with the Bullying Dilemma through Books
Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students of all ages. According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, nearly 30% of American youth are estimated to be involved in...
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Empowering Children to Avoid Potential Abduction & Escape Captivity
Readers, if you have been following the news reports of the last few weeks, you know that three brave women are finally free in Cleveland, Ohio after being held against their will for an entire...
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Keeping Kids Safe from Inappropriate Touch
I am honored to introduce to my readers a guest blogger for today’s post to Child Safety. Jayneen Sanders (aka Jay Dale) is an experienced primary school teacher, editor and publisher. She is also...
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Choosing a Good Day Care Center
School will be out soon for the summer. For parents who have jobs to go to, despite summer vacation for the kiddies, this can create a problem of making sure the children are safe and properly cared...
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Using Children’s Literature to Promote Positive Views of the Elderly
Many children harbor negative views of elderly people. Some children even fear seniors. This article will explain how to use children’s books to counteract those fears and negative stereotyping.The...
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What are the Lessons for Parents and Children in Light of the George...
Much of America is shocked and outraged at the not guilty verdict for George Zimmeran for killing young Trayvon Martin. What lessons can be learned from this verdict? What can parents, particularly...
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Protecting and Reassuring Children in Severe Storms and Natural Disasters
I can remember a frightening dream that I had when my children were small. It was really more of a nightmare. I dreamed that a tornado hit where we lived, and I was unable to find my children after...
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An Approach to Help Parents Deal with Children who are Discipline Challenges
I would like to introduce a guest blogger, Julie Katz. She is a Certified Nurtured Heart Parent Coach/Trainer who lives in Las Vegas and coaches parents and teachers, as well as conducting one-on-one...
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Protecting Children’s Privacy and Safety on Social Media and Smart-Phones
Parents are justified in having concerns about the safety and privacy of their children who use social media and Smart-Phones. Some companies, websites and apps target teens and children under the age...
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The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act: Does It Really Protect Children...
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act was established in 1998 and is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. It requires websites to obtain parental permission before collecting...
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Small Acts of Kindness: Developing Happiness in Children
Though the holidays seem to be the season in which kindness abounds, kindness should be a part of the very nature of our everyday lives. Before retiring from teaching, one of the projects that I...
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Divorce and Children: Helping Children Cope
Divorce can be devastating to children. There are strategies for parents to use to help their children cope. Divorce is difficult for parents and children alike. Many children of divorce feel...
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Keeping Children Safe on Social Media and Smartphones
Keeping children safe in this age of social media, apps, and smartphones is of paramount importance. Parents need to be vigilant in regard to what their children are accessing on the Internet, social...
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Explaining the Concept of Strangers to Children
This is an excerpt from my book, What Would You Do? A Child's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers. I have posted an excerpt from part of chapter 5, which is a reference for parents,...
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Corporal Punishment: Is Spanking Children an Effective Discipline
Spanking children is a controversial issue. Opinions vary as to whether or not spanking is an effective discipline. Corporal punishment is deliberate infliction of pain to deter misbehavior. Spanking...
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Gun Violence: Where is the Outrage?
The most recent mass shootings in Santa Barbara, California gives me great pause. I cannot help but wonder where the outrage is from responsible gun owners and from the gun manufacturers.I should think...
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Latchkey Children: Leaving Children Home Alone
As the lyrics from the old song go, “School’s out, school’s out. The teacher let the fools out.” Clearly it’s not kind to malign children, as the song seems to do, by referring to them as fools....
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Protecting Your Children: Empowerment and Not Fear
My award-winning book, What Would You Do? A Kid’s Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers, offers strategies to children and parents to help children better understand the concept of strangers....
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Stranger Safety: Six Things Your Small Children Should Understand
The concept of strangers is difficult for small children to understand. It is a particularly difficult concept for very young children who may tend to misinterpret warnings about strangers,...
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The Best Magazines for Preschool Children
Because it is important for preschool children to be exposed to magazines, as well as books, it is essential that parents and teachers are familiar with the recommended magazines for the preschool /...
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