http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety Child Safety Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:24:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Internet is an incredible teaching tool for children, yet a trap of potentially dangerous people and images.  Simple keyword searches can yield pornographic images or lead a child to a chat room where potential predators lurk.  It all sounds so sinister, but the unfortunate truth exists that there are ... http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety/?p=61#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Any parent with children under the age of ten knows how easy they like to wander off, taken by their own curiosity.  When we were kids, it used to be funny to hear stories about how Dad lost us in the hardware store, or how Mom had to search under ... http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety/?p=58#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Being a parent means having to wear a number of hats around our children.  We teach them about the great things in life, but we also need to protect them from the dangers.  The FBI reports that child goes missing every 40 seconds.  Many of the children reported missing are ... http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety/?p=57#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed “He was right here a minute ago.”  “I only turned my back for one minute.”  “She never wanders away.”  These excuses and many more often accompany a panicked parent when they discover their child is not at their side.  Children are reported missing every day, making it more important that ... http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety/?p=53#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed As a parent, we all like to think we have eyes in the back of our heads, or at least make our children believe we do.  Our busy lives make it hard to keep a watchful eye on our child every second, and the harsh reality is that a child ... http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety/?p=51#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed One of the most precious things in life is our children.  Every day, thousands of children are reported missing, as statistics say it is every 40 seconds.  Some of these tragic reports turn out to be kidnappings, as incidents of violence against children are on the rise.  Parents sometimes take ... http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety/?p=48#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Many parents, family and friends look for fun games for children during the holidays.   There is a great, fun game that also teaches child safety! The Child Safety Boardgame The Safety Game is both entertaining and educational.  This great game: Helps kids and parents express feelings Introduces ethical, positive role models Let's you ... http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety/?p=44#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Our blog now contains information about missing children as provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. We encourage you to visit our blog often to find information about missing and exploited children so you too can do your part in helping reunite children with their families and help ... http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety/?p=42#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed As the holiday season approaches it is important to keep your children safe.  The holidays are fun, festive and a prime season for child predators to be on the lookout for opportunities.  It takes only a few seconds for you to become distracted in a mall or other public space ... http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety/?p=8#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Hollywood Florida is on high alert after two attempted abductions of teen girls.  The sketch of the attempted abductor is posted and anyone with information should contact the authorities.  Police ask anyone with information about the incidents to call Hollywood Police at 954-967-HELP (4357) or Broward County Crime Stoppers, anonymously, ... http://guard-a-kid.com/child-safety/?p=3#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed