Family Safety Articles
Natural disasters, such as tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes, happen around the world throughout the year. Some have no initial warning signs, and others can be so devastating that families are torn apart. Protecting your family means being prepared. Here are four tips for family disaster preparedness to make sure you’re all ready when the unthinkable…
Technology hasn’t just opened kids up to dangers of online predators. It’s also caused a problem for family finances. Mobile data usage is one of the most common reasons for expensive phone bills, sometimes in the hundreds or thousands of dollars. You need to monitor mobile data usage to help keep the costs down, and…
Have you ever wondered whether you should track your child cell phone location? You may think it is too invasive, but it could help to keep them safe. Before you make a final decision, here are five reasons to do it. Keep Them Protected Parents don’t know everything going on in their child’s life. They…
Your child is being bullied on social media. At least, that’s what you believe. There are certain signs that point to this, and you really want to know how to handle it. Is cyber bullying prevention something that you can do? Maybe you can stop it from getting worse and help get the child back…
Is your teen struggling with peer pressure? It could be to start a dangerous, unhealthy habit or to join a friendship group that is toxic. Many teenagers have to find a way to deal with this, and you can help them. Here are ways to deal with peer pressure among teenagers. Signs of Peer Pressure…
Raising a teenage daughter has always been hard enough. Now you need to raise one in the digital age. That means dealing with the likes of social media, text messaging, and cyber bullying. Just how do you do it? Here are five parenting tips to raise your teenage daughter and keep her safe and happy.…
When is the right time to let your child walk to school alone? It is a difficult time for many parents, as it’s a sign that their children are growing up. They need the independence, but at the same time you want to make sure they are ready and able to do this. Here are…
Selfies are everywhere, and there is always something happening on social media to encourage it. The no-makeup selfie to raise awareness for cancer in 2013 and Weight Watchers’ fitness selfies in 2015 are just two examples. While they can be fun, they do affect the self esteem. As a parent, you need to be aware…
Social media sites and messaging apps have become a part of our daily lives, and that’s especially true for adolescents and teens. Messaging apps like KiK and Snapchat have exploded in popularity, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t come without risks. As these apps start appearing in news headlines, more and more parents are…
Limiting the amount of time your kids watch TV and use the computer is important. There are many studies that show too much screen time affects their learning abilities and is linked to various health problems. But limiting screen time can be a cause of friction in homes. You need to do it carefully, making…