You Have A Right to Remain Silent – And Maybe You Should
“YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT.
ANYTHING YOU SAY CAN AND WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU IN A COURT OF LAW.”
You have probably heard these words hundreds of times in movies and read them in books. These words – or some version of them – are part of what we have come to know [...]
Are You Going Shopping on Black Friday? Beware. It Could Pose Unseen Threats to Your Child.
Many people look forward to shopping on Black Friday.
For years, stores have used that day as the beginning of holiday shopping and many stores open very early, often at 4:00 a.m. or even earlier. Families have added that early-morning trip as part of their holiday traditions.
More and more, people bring their children [...]
The Falls of Fall
Autumn treats us to all types of adventurous activities – such as apple picking and hay rides, haunted houses and pumpkin mazes and other “country” events. This season gives us opportunities to be a little rough and tumble, to get a little dirty and enjoy the wonderful outdoors. Children enjoy adventures that lead to tumbling [...]
Safety Isn’t Spooky
Young children are SPOOOOOKY at this time of year. Don’t forget these tips to keep your child safe during the spookiest night of the year.
Use glow sticks, reflectors and “spooky” shoes that have little lights for after-dark spooky activities.
Try glow earrings, bracelets and even glow-in-the-dark stickers for your child’s candy bag.
Be sure your child’s mask [...]
How to Find Sexting Images and Text Posted to Facebook
If your child has a cell phone, you ought to be concerned about the messages she gets and sends.
Teens, and even preteens, are increasingly sexting each other. (Links to my earlier posts about sexting are here and here.) Texts are also increasingly being used by cyberbullies.
Eye Guardian is a new app that looks for graphic [...]
Think Your Child’s Identity Hasn’t Been Stolen? Think Again.
As you get your daughter ready to go back to school, have you thought about checking her credit report?
What? You think your child doesn’t have a credit report because she’s too young to have credit?
Think again.
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon CyLab revealed that thieves are targeting children for unused social security numbers. According to [...]
Will a Backpack With Alarms Protect Your Child From Bullies?
The theme of yesterday’s Washington Post Local Living section was back to school. When I saw the title of an article, “How to have a bullied child’s back,” I thought the article was about how parents should talk to their children about coping with bullies.
Then, I noticed the picture of a backpack that has sirens [...]
Anti-bullying Bill Passes the Texas Legislature
According to MySA.com, school bullies will now face punishment in Texas.
More than ten anti-bullying bills were submitted to the Texas legislature this session. The one going to the governor’s desk for his signature requires school boards to ban bullying, including cyberbullying.
It won’t “fix” the bullying problem — reasons kids turn into bullies are complicated — [...]
Virginia Schools Have Responsibilities for Bullying
Virginia laws requires schools in Virginia to establish and enforce policies to protect our children from bullies and to deal with the bullies when they attack our children. The library of our firm’s website lists these sections of the Virginia Code about bullying:
1. This section requires every school board in Virginia to establish anti-bullying policies.
2. [...]
Tips for Finding the Best Daycare for Your Child
Finding great daycare where your child will thrive and be happy and be safe is the most important decision parents face when deciding where their child will be cared for. I have given information here and here and here about resources and things to consider as you make this important decision.
Here’s a link to another [...]