Welcome! Today we’re kicking off Safe & Sound by talking about the one thing that best protects kids against child abuse: COMMUNICATION. And we can already hear you through the
You’ve probably already had many safety talks with your child—like wearing a bicycle helmet or washing hands after using the restroom. As parents and caregivers, we want our kids to
Welcome to Day 3 of Safe & Sound! Today we’re talking about consent. When we say that word, what runs through your mind? What do you think runs through the
Welcome to Day 4 of Safe & Sound! Today we’re talking about healthy relationships. Did you know that healthy relationships (being in one and observing them) are a critical protective
Welcome to Day 5 of Safe & Sound! Today we’re talking about how to keep kids safe when they no longer seem to need you. In Day 1, we shared
Day 6: Hackers and Scammers Welcome back! We’re starting Week 2 of our three-week Safe & Sound program. This week we’re focusing on internet safety. We’re going to cover five
Day 7: Cyberbullying We’re talking about cyberbullying. Bullying used to happen in school hallways, bathrooms, or on the playground. Now, thanks to cell phones, bullying has entered the digital realm.
Day 8: Gaming and Social Media Welcome to Day 8! No talk about internet safety would be complete without a word (or five!) on social spaces like social media or
Day 9: Inappropriate Posts Today we’re taking about unsafe online behavior that can have a significant impact on kids. We’re talking about sexting and other inappropriate posts. If the thought
Day 10: Online Predators Welcome to Day 10 of Safe & Sound! All week we’ve been talking about internet safety and how to protect your child online. We’ve looked at
Day 11: Know the Facts Welcome to Day 11 of Safe & Sound! For this last week of Safe & Sound, we’re focusing on one of the most common forms
Day 12: Minimizing Opportunities Welcome to Day 12 of Safe & Sound! Yesterday, we talked about the facts of child sexual abuse. If you found those statistics depressing, take heart.
Day 13: The Power of Secrets Welcome to Day 13 of Safe & Sound! Today we’re going to look at one of the key tactics abusers use. We’re also going
Day 14: Spot the Signs Welcome to Day 14 of Safe & Sound! These past few weeks, we’ve talked about how to prevent abuse before it starts. But unfortunately, abuse
