Talking to Strangers? Rewriting the Rules of Childhood

I cannot think of anything more terrifying than having my child or grandchild lost in a crowd somewhere. Responsible parenting includes preparing our children for all kinds of circumstances. In spite of all the goodness around them our children still live in a very dangerous world. Toddlers are not given cell phones and even many younger preteens do not have one.  Do they know what to do if they get separated from you at the mall, at a busy outdoor event, or any place where there are large crowds?  Here are some useful tips to share with your children to help them find help if they are ever in such a situation: Rewriting the Rules of Childhood

Should Kids Under 13 Be on Facebook?

For those of you with adolescents at home you may want to pay attention to the facts in this piece. Some 20 million minors are on Facebook. With sexual predators, the mentally disturbed, and manipulators with all sorts of bizarre motives sifting through Facebook each day, does it make sense for youth 13 and under to have their own Facebook pages? To help you decide see the article here: Kids on Facebook?