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  • Activities, Printables, & Teacher Resources
    • Abuse Prevention Curriculum
      • Abuse Prevention Activities for Kids
    • Bullying Curriculum
      • Anti-Bullying Coloring Pages
      • Bullying Worksheets for Kids
      • Anti-Bullying Activities for Kids
        • The Obituary Writing Exercise: An Anti-Bullying/Social Intelligence Activity
        • Draw Your School: An Anti-Bullying Activity for Kids
        • Anti-Bullying Skits
    • Character Education For Kids
      • Character Education Activities
        • How Others See Me Activity
        • Reasons for Rules: A Class Discussion Activity
      • Character Education Worksheets for Kids
      • Character Education Coloring Pages
    • Child Safety Curriculum
      • Child Safety Activities for Kids
        • Bicycle Safety Activities for Kids
        • Car Safety Activities for Kids
        • Car Safety Songs
        • Danger Spotters Activity
        • Dog Safety Activities
        • Home Safety Activities
        • Stranger Danger Activities for Kids
        • Street Safety Activities for Kids
        • Street Safety Songs
        • Winter Safety Activities
        • Mirror Signaling Activity
      • Car Safety Coloring Pages
      • Child Safety Coloring Pages
      • Child Safety Games
        • Child Safety Board Game
        • The Bad Advice Safety Game for Kids
        • The Ball Chase Safety Game
      • Car Safety Activities
      • Child Safety Worksheets
    • Classroom Safety Posters
    • Culture & Diversity for Kids
      • Multicultural Coloring Pages
      • Multicultural Worksheets for Kids
      • Multicultural Activities for Kids
    • Emotional Intelligence for Kids
      • Feelings, Moods & Emotions Activities for Kids
        • Moods & Emotion Flashcards
        • Classroom Mood & Emotions Chart
        • Music & Emotions
        • Complex Emotions Vocabulary Words
        • An Emotion Sharing Activity For Children
        • Emotional Timeline: A Group Time Activity
        • Emotional Skies (Art)
      • Emotional Intelligence Worksheets for Kids
        • Understanding Emotions Coloring & Workbook
      • Moods, Feelings & Emotions Coloring Pages
      • Moods & Emotions Games
    • Empathy & Kindness
      • Empathy & Kindness Activities for Kids
        • Interview A Classmate Activity
        • Classroom Kindness Chart
        • Kind Acts Dramatic Play
        • Something I Like About …
        • The Needs of Others
      • Empathy & Kindness Worksheets for Kids
      • Empathy & Kindness Coloring Pages for Kids
    • Fire Safety
      • Fire Safety Activities for Kids
        • Fire Safety Songs
        • Firefighter Activities for Kids
        • The Fire Gauntlet Fire Safety Activity
      • Fire Safety Discussion Pictures
        • Firehouse Bedroom Discussion Picture
        • Firehouse Kitchen Discussion Picture
        • Fireman in Full Uniform
      • Fire Safety Coloring Pages for Kids
      • Fire Safety Worksheets
    • Health & Nutrition Curriculum
      • Health & Nutrition Coloring Pages
    • Life Skills for Kids
      • Life Skills Activities for Kids
        • Group Comforting Activity
        • Life on the Roll of a Dice Game
        • Priority Lists
      • Life Skills Worksheets for Kids
      • Life Skills Coloring Pages for Kids
    • Parent Handouts
    • Pictures & Clip Art
      • Fire Safety Pictures & Clip-Art Pictures
      • Police Pictures & Clip Art
      • Water Safety Clip Art
        • Winter Clip-Art
    • Psychology Curriculum For Kids
      • Psychological Perception Word Association Game For Kids
      • Psychology Worksheets for Kids
        • Differing Perceptions Worksheet
        • Emotional ABC’s Workbook for Kids
        • Pain in Perspective Workbook for Kids
      • Perspective Art
    • Self Esteem
      • Self-Esteem Activities for Kids
      • Self-Esteem Worksheets for Kids
      • Self-Esteem Coloring Pages for Kids
    • Social Skills for Kids
      • Activities for Kids
        • The Secret Sleuth Activity: A Secret Sharing Activity For children
        • The Evil Baby: A Social Intelligence Thought Exercise for Kids
        • Gossip Circle Time Group Activity For Kids
      • Social Skills Coloring Pages for Kids
      • Social Skills Worksheets for Kids
      • The Many Mirrors of Truth
      • Wounded Puppies
    • Water Safety for Kids
      • Water Safety Activities for Kids
        • ‘Who’s Drowning?’ Group Time Activity
        • Cliff Diver Water Safety Activity
        • Miniature Beach Activity
      • Water Safety Coloring Pages
      • Water Safety Games for Kids
        • Baby Doll Rescue Game
        • Drowning Mimes
        • Rescue Toss Game
      • Water Safety Worksheets for Kids
  • Blog
  • Books & Publications
    • A Parent’s Guide To Divorce
    • Anxious Children: Anxiety Disorders in Children & Teens
    • Bereaved Children
    • Bullying e-Book for Parents & Teachers
    • Child Maltreatment: A Cross-Comparison
    • Child Mental Health Handbook
    • Child Trauma & Recovery
    • Guns & Society
    • Picky No More: A Guide to Curing Kids of Picky Eating Habits
    • Positive Parenting: Effective Discipline & Behavior Management
    • Stepfamilies: Blending Beautifully
    • Super Siblings: How To Put An End to Sibling Rivalry & Conflict
    • Talking With Kids: A Guide To Better Parent-Child Communication
    • The Family Sleep Handbook
    • The Resilient Mind
    • Toxic Environment: How Chemical Pollution Is Harming Your Family
    • Truth In Medicine: A Book On Pharmaceutical Drugs & Medications
  • Bullying
    • About Bullying
      • Bullying Facts
      • Bullying Trends
      • The Definition of Bullying
      • Why Kids Are Bullied: The Reasons For Bullying
      • Bullying Statistics
      • What is Bullying
      • Victims of Bullying: The Most Vulnerable Youth
      • Why Do Kids Bully?
      • Where Bullying Takes Place
    • Laws & Anti-Bullying Legislation
    • Types Of Bullying
      • Bullying Through Intimidation
      • Emotional Bullying
      • Examples of Bullying
      • Bullying By Spreading Gossip & Rumors
      • Bullying Through Exclusion Or Isolation
      • Physical Bullying & Physical Harassment
      • Verbal Bullying
    • Ages & Stages in Bullying Behavior
      • Bullying In Preschool & Kindergarten
      • Bullying In Elementary School
      • Middle School Bullying (Junior High)
      • High School Bullying
    • Bullies: Who They Are & Why They Bully
      • Bullying By Teachers
      • Aggressive Bullies
      • Queen Bee & Relational Bullies
      • Passive Bullies & Sidekicks
      • The Bully-Victim: When A Child Is Both Victim and Perpetrator
      • Popular Bullies
      • Girl Bullies
      • The Nature & Psychology Of Bullying
    • Causes Of Bullying
    • Effects & Consequences Of Bullying
      • The Psychological & Mental Health Effects of Bullying
      • The Academic Consequences of Bullying
      • Bullying Suicides: When Kids Are Bullied to Death
      • How Bullying Contributes To School Violence
      • Bullying & It’s Consequences
    • Bullying Prevention Information
      • Bullying Prevention: What Works, What Doesn’t
      • School Bullying Prevention
      • Bullying Prevention Education: Some Basic Rules
      • How Parents Can Keep Their Child from Being Bullied
      • Teaching Children About Bullying
    • Solutions for Bullying
      • Confronting A Bully: What You Should & Shouldn’t Do
    • Dealing With Bullies
      • How to Avoid A Bully: Bullying Avoidance Strategies
      • Other Ways to Stop Bullies
    • Helping Bullied Kids
      • Coping Strategies For Bullying
      • Helping A Bullied Youth Understand That Things Get Better
    • Quotes About Bullying
      • Anti-Bullying Quotes
      • Celebrity Bullying Quotes
      • Quotes About Bullies
      • Quotes To Stop Bullying
    • Cyber-Bullying: Online Bullying in the Internet Age
      • Internet Cyber-Bullying Facts
      • Signs & Symptoms Of Cyberbullying
      • Types Of Cyber-Bullying
      • Cyberbullying Prevention: How To Protect Your Child From Internet Bullying
      • What To Do If You Are Cyberbullied
      • How to Stop Cyberbullying
      • Fight Back Against Cyberbullies
      • Helping Children Cope With Cyber-bullying
      • Cyberbullying Statistics
    • Stories About Bullying
    • Experiences With Bullying
    • Bullying Education & Preventions Programs In Schools
    • Bullying Cases & Case Studies
      • Severe Bullying & Extreme Bullying Cases
      • Amanda Cummings Bullycide Case
      • Jon Carmichael Bullying Case
      • Megan Meier Cyber-Bullying Case
      • The Phoebe Prince Bullying Case
    • Bullying Assessment & Intervention: How To Intervene On A Child’s Behalf
      • Signs and Symptoms of Bullying: Clues For Parents
      • How to Report Bullying To A School: Guidelines For Parents
      • How to Tell If Your Child Is A Bully
      • If You Suspect Your Child Of Bullying
      • How To Talk With Kids About Bullying
      • How To Respond If A Child Tells You They Are Being Bullied
      • If Someone Accuses Your Child Of Bullying
    • Bullying Resources
    • References & Bibliography
    • School Bullying
      • School Bullying Statistics
      • School Violence Facts & Statistics
      • Student Survey on School Bullying
      • Bullying Prevention Training For Teachers
      • Recognizing The Signs & Symptoms Of School Bullying
      • Prevent Playground Bullying
      • School Bullying Facts
    • Sexual Bullying
      • The Origins Of Sexual Prejudice & The Reasons For Sexual Bullying
      • How Sexual Prejudice In Culture & Society Promotes Bullying
      • How To Put A Stop To Sexual Bullying
      • Sexual Bullying Stories
      • Sexual Harassment In Schools
      • Bullying Of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender Youth
  • Chemicals & Toxins
    • Toxic Childhood
    • Facts & Statistics About Toxic Chemicals
    • Effects of Toxic Chemical Exposure
      • The Effects of Chemical Exposure During Pregnancy
      • The Effects of Toxic Chemicals On Children
      • Neurotoxins & Chemical Effects on the Brain
      • Toxic Chemicals & Cancer
    • How Harmful Are Everyday Chemicals?
    • Why Children Are More Vulnerable To Toxic Chemicals
    • Air Polution
      • Sources of Air Pollution
      • Air Pollution & Its Effects on Children
      • Air Pollution Statistics
      • Facts About Air Pollution
      • The Health Effects of Air Pollution
      • Types of Air Pollution
      • What’s In Our Air?
    • Water Pollution & Contaminated Water
      • Water Pollution In Rivers, Lakes & Streams
      • What’s in Our Oceans: Toxic Chemical Pollution In Ocean Water
      • The Quality Of Tap Water
        • Drinking Water Facts & Statistics
        • Bottled Water Versus Tap Water
        • Cases Of Water Contamination
        • Lead In Water
        • Safe Drinking Water Tips
        • What’s In Our Tap Water?
        • Arsenic in Water
      • Water Pollution Facts & Statistics
      • Sources of Water Pollution & Chemical Contaminatio
      • Water Pollution Around the World
    • Toxic Schools
    • Home Toxins
    • Chemicals & Toxins In Our Food
      • Mercury in Fish
      • Mercury Levels in Different Types of Seafood
    • Chemicals In Consumer Products
      • Chemicals In Household Cleaning Products
      • Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
      • Toxic Chemicals in Air Fresheners
    • Plastic Chemicals
    • Toxic Toys
    • Chemicals & Toxins In Cigarette Smoke
      • Smoking Statistics
      • Smoking Around Children: The Dangers of Secondhand & Thirdhand Smoke
      • The Effects & Consequences of Smoking Around Children
      • Smoking Around Pets
    • Fracking
      • Fracking Facts & Statistics
      • The Safety Risks & Dangers Associated With Fracking
      • Fracking Accidents & Mistakes
      • Water Contamination from Fracking
      • Toxic Air Pollution From Fracking
      • Adverse Health Effects from Fracking
    • Types of Toxins
    • Arsenic
    • Bishenol-A (BPA)
      • BPA & Its Effects On Children
      • BPA Safety & Health Concerns
      • BPA Studies & Research
    • Lead
      • Lead Poisoning Statistics
      • Sources of Lead Pollution
      • Lead Poisoning & Its Effects On Children
      • Lead in Toys
      • Lead Exposure in Children
      • Lead Facts
      • Lead Poisoning in Children
    • Mercury
      • The Effects of Mercury Exposure
    • Pesticides
      • Pesticide Facts & Statistics
      • The Danger of Pesticides
      • Pesticides In Fruits & Vegetables
      • Pesticide Health Effects
      • Pesticide Exposure
      • Children Exposed To Pesticides
    • A List of Other Harmful Chemicals & Toxins
    • Chemicals Regulation
      • Anti-Pollution Laws & Legislation
    • Toxic Chemical Testing
    • Lobbying By The Chemical Industry
  • Child Abuse & Neglect
    • Basic Principles of Child Maltreatment
      • Abuse In Early Childhood: Preschool & Kindergarten
      • Abuse of Elementary School Children
      • Culture, Perception, & Child Abuse
      • Infants & Toddlers Child Abuse
      • Memory & Child Abuse
      • Scared to Death: The Power of Belief
      • Social and Environmental Influences on Child Abuse
      • Teens & Child Abuse
      • The Power of Belief
    • Dysfunctional Families
      • The Effects & Consequences of Dysfunctional Families for Kids
      • Types of Family Dysfunction
    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Harm From Child Abuse: What Hurts Children
    • Physical Abuse
      • Harm, Effects, & Consequences of Physical Abuse
      • Signs & Symptoms of Physical Abuse
      • What Is Physical Abuse?
      • Children Injured & Killed by Physical Abuse
      • Understanding Physical Abuse
    • Worst Types of Child Abuse
    • Sexual Abuse & Child Molestation
      • Sexual Abuse Prevention: How to Protect Your Child From Molestation
        • Step 1: Raising Sexually Healthy Children
        • Step 2: Healthy Body Awareness
        • Step 3: Teaching Children to Trust Their Instincts
        • Step 4: All About Touches
        • Step 5: Everyday Rules
        • Step 6: A Child’s Rights
        • Step 7: Empowering Your Children
        • Step 8: Coaching & Bribes
        • Step 9: Proper People Perceptions
        • Step 10: Defeating Secrecy
        • Step 11: Asking the Right Questions
        • Step 12: Making Your Child A Hard Target
      • Sexual Abuse Statistics
      • Myths & Facts About Sexual Abuse
      • Understanding Child Sexual Abuse
      • Harm From Sexual Abuse
      • References
      • Signs & Symptoms of Sexual Abuse & Child Molestation
    • Verbal Abuse & Emotional Abuse
      • What Is Verbal & Emotional Abuse?
      • Types of Verbal & Emotional Abuse
      • Prevalence of Verbal & Emotional Abuse
      • Direct & Subtle Attacks
      • Abusive Forms of Emotional or Psychological Control
      • Intimidating Children
      • Humiliating Children
      • Controlling Behavior Tricks
      • Emotional Disregard, Discounting & Trivializing
      • Criticizing, Comparing & Blaming Children
      • Psychological Abuse
      • Effects & Consequences of Verbal & Emotional Abuse
    • Child Neglect
      • Neglected Children
      • Physical Neglect
      • Emotional Neglect
      • Inadequate Attachment
      • Developmental Neglect
      • Neglecting Children’s Physical & Medical Needs
      • Parents Who Overmedicate Kids
      • Unwanted Children
    • Helping Abused & Neglected Kids
    • Shaken Baby Syndrome
      • Cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome
      • Causes & Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome
      • Shaken Baby Syndrome Facts & Statistics
    • Foster Care
      • Behavioral Problems In Foster Children
      • Mental Health Problems In Foster Kids
      • Abuse in Foster Care
      • Over-Medicating Foster Kids
      • Foster Care Kids As Guinea Pigs
    • Child Protective Services (CPS)
      • How Well Does CPS Actually Protect Children?
      • Children Killed in Foster Care State Custody
      • Child Separations: The Effects & Consequences of Removing Kids From Their Home
      • Foster Kids & Health Care
      • When CPS Removes Children Who Are Not Actually Abused
      • Problems With Child Welfare
      • Fixing the Child Welfare System
      • Coaching & Manipulation of Children By CPS Workers
    • Child Abuse Facts & Statistics
    • Fetal Abuse & Neglect
      • Smoking During Pregnancy: Maternal Tobacco Use & It’s Effects on the Baby
      • Maternal Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy
      • Maternal Drug Use & Substance Abuse During Pregnancy
      • Babies Born Addicted To Drugs
      • Stress Exposure & Depression During Pregnancy: The Effects of Stress on Fetal Development
      • Maternal Obesity During Pregnancy & It’s Effects on the Baby
      • Premature Birth & it’s Effects on the Baby
  • Child Development
    • Facts & Statistics on Child Development
    • Stages of Child Development
    • Infant Development
      • Infant Growth & Physical Development
      • Weight Gain Among Infants
      • Motor Development & Large Motor Skills In Infants
      • Your Baby’s Eyesight & Vision Development
      • Infant Thinking & Cognitive Development
      • Your Baby’s Language Development
      • The Social Development of Infants
    • Toddler Development
    • Preschool Development
    • School Age Development (Elementary School; Ages 6-12)
    • Adolescent & Teen Development
    • Growth & Physical Development In Children
      • Boys Versus Girls:: Gender Differences in Children’s Growth & Development
    • Puberty in Children
      • Do teenage girls need a pap smear test?
      • Is it normal for an adolescent boy to develop “breasts?”
      • When Do Children Start Puberty?
  • Child Mental Health
    • Facts & Statistics About Child Mental Health
      • Teen Mental Health Facts & Statistics
      • Common Psychological & Behavioral Problems in Children
    • Why Kids Are Struggling: Causes of Child Psychological & Mental Health Problems
      • How Society is Driving Kids Crazy
        • Nature Deficit & Its Effects on Children
      • Social Media & Child Mental Health
      • The Physical Causes of Mental Illness: How the Body Can Impact the Brain
    • Mental Health Resources for Kids
    • Psychotherapy For Children & Teens
      • Choosing A Therapist For Your Child Or The Family
      • Cognitive Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
      • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
      • Exposure Therapy For Children & Teens
      • Light Therapy For Children & Teens
      • Play Therapy for Children
      • Psychoanalysis & Psychoanalytic Therapy
      • Psychodynamic Therapy For Children & Teens
      • Psychological Therapy for Children
      • Shock Therapy For Children & Teens
      • Stress Debriefing Therapy For Children, Teens, & Families
      • The Potential Dangers of Psychological Therapy
    • Psychiatric Drugs & Behavioral Medication For Children
      • Antidepressants & Suicide Risk In Children & Teens
      • Statistics on Psychiatric & Behavioral Medication Use Among Children
      • How Effective Are Psychological & Behavioral Medications for Children?
      • Antidepressant Use in Children
      • Preschool Children On Psychiatric Medication
      • Side-Effects & Consequences of Antipsychotic Use Among Children
      • Children & Psychiatric Medication
      • Pushing Medication on Kids Who Don’t Need It
      • Over Medicating Children
    • Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders in Children & Teens
      • Defining Nornal Versus Abnormal Behavior in Children
      • Why Diagnosis Is A Matter Of Interpretation
      • Outside Incentives & The Role They Play in Misdiagnosis
      • Blaming Children for Poor Environments
      • Everyone’s Crazy: The Ever Expanding Definitions of Mental Illness
      • Over Diagnosing Children With Mental Health & Behavioral Disorders
      • When Childhood Becomes Pathological
      • If Your Child Is Diagnosed With A Psychological or Behavioral Disorder
      • The Ever-Expanding Definition of Mental Illness
    • Child Mental Health Disorders
    • Anxiety in Children
      • Facts & Statistics About Anxiety in Children & Teens
      • Panic Attacks
      • Types of Anxiety Disorder in Children
      • Social Anxiety & Social Phobia in Children
        • Signs & Symptoms of Social Anxiety
        • Diagnosing Social Phobia in Children and Teens
      • Causes of Child Anxiety: The Reasons for Anxiety Disorders
      • Anxiety Prevention for Kids; Preventing Anxiety in Children
      • Helping Kids With Anxiety
      • Separation Anxiety In Children
        • Signs & Symptoms of Separation Anxiety In Children
        • What causes separation anxiety in children? Reasons for child separation fears, anxiety
      • Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety in Children
      • Anxiety Disorders In Children
    • Attachment Disorders
      • Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
      • Diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
      • Deprivation/Maltreatment Disorder of Infancy
      • Therapy for Children with Attachment Disorders
    • Bipolar Disorder in Children
    • Borderline Personality Disorder in Children & Teens
    • Callous & Unemotional Traits in Children
      • Signs & Symptoms of Callous & Unemotional Behavior in Children
    • Conduct Disorder in Children & Teens
      • Signs & Symptoms of Conduct Disorder in Children & Teens
      • Diagnosis of Conduct Disorder in Children & Teens
    • Cutting & Self Injury Among Children
      • Why Kids Intentionally Hurt Themselves
      • Helping Kids Who Engage In Self-Injury
      • Signs of Self-Injury In Children & Dealing With Self Mutilation
    • Depression in Children & Teens
      • Diagnosing Depression in Children & Teens
      • Facts & Statistics About Childhood Depression
      • How To Tell If A Child Is Depressed
      • Signs & Symptoms of Depression in Children
    • Disturbed Children
    • Eating Disorders in Children & Teens
      • Anorexia in Children & Teens
      • Binge Eating in Children & Teens
      • Boys With Eating Disorders
      • Bulimia in Children & Teens
      • Facts & Statistics On Eating Disorders In Children & Teens
      • Signs & Symptoms of an Eating Disorder in a Child or Teenager
      • What is Atypical Anorexia
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children & Teens
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children & Teens
      • Signs & Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder
      • Diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children
    • Runaway Youth
      • Runaway Statistics: Children & Teens
      • Why Kids Run Away
      • Where Runaways Go
      • What To Do If Your Child Runs Away
      • Harboring A Runaway: What To Do If A Runaway Teen Shows Up At Your Home
      • Helping Runaways
    • Schizophrenia in Children & Teens
    • Suicide In Children & Teens
      • Suicide & Suicidal Thoughts In Young Children
      • Teen Suicide Notes
      • How To Intervene To Stop A Youth From Committing Suicide
      • Youth Suicide Prevention
      • Youth Statistics: Suicide Among Children & Teens
      • Talking To Teens About Suicide: Getting Kids To Open Up
      • Causes & Contributors To Youth Suicide
      • Children At Risk For Suicide
      • Helping Suicidal Youth
      • How To Talk A Teen Out Of Suicide
      • Suicide & Suicidal Problems Among Children & Teens
      • Talking To Suicidal Teens
      • Warning Signs For Teen Suicides
      • What To Say & Do When a Youth Says They’re Considering Suicide
      • Why Teens Kill Themselves
    • Tics & Tic Disorders
    • Tourette’s Syndrome
  • Child Safety
    • Facts & Statistics On Child Safety
      • Recreation Related Safety Facts & Statistics
      • School Safety Facts & Statistics
      • Child Murder Facts & Statistics
    • Basic Child Safety
      • Safety Awareness: Becoming A Safety Conscious Parent
      • Common Childhood Risks & Dangers
      • Teaching Without Scaring: Children’s Fears of Safety
      • Teaching Children About 9-1-1 & Important Information
    • Abduction Prevention & Child Abduction
      • Child Abduction Prevention
      • Children Out On Their Own or Home Alone
      • Stranger Danger for Kids
      • Children Snatched From Their Beds At Night: How To Protect From Home Invasion Abduction
      • Teaching Children What Do Do If They Are Lost
      • Abduction Facts & Statistics
    • Bike Safety for Kids
      • Bike Helmets for Kids
    • Camping Safety
    • Car Safety For Kids
      • Child Safety In & Around Cars
      • Child Safety Seat & Booster Seat Guidelines
      • Encouraging Kids To Wear their Seatbelts
      • Common Car Seat Problems
      • Car Window Accidents Involving Children
      • Children Run Over in Driveway Accidents
      • Runaway Car Accidents Involving Children
      • Car, Auto & Pedestrian Safety Facts & Statistics:
        • Car Accident Facts & Statistics
        • DUI & Drunk Driving Statistics
        • Causes of Car Accidents
      • Q: Which Seat in a Car is the Safest in an Accident?
      • Children Left in Hot Cars
    • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
    • Childproofing Your Home
      • Childproofing Bathrooms
      • Childproofing Outdoors & In The Yard
      • Childproofing the Kitchen
      • Childproofing Your Child’s Bedroom & Play Spaces
    • Choking Risks for Children
      • Common Child Choking Hazards
      • Child Choking Prevention: Reducing Choking Risks in Your Home
      • Choking Prevention Safety Rules for Kids
      • Food Choking Hazards for Children
    • Dog Safety for Kids
      • Dog Training Tips for Families
      • The Best Kid Friendly Dogs
      • The Easiest Dogs to Train
      • Choosing a Family Friendly Puppy for Kids
      • Most Dangerous Dog Breeds for Children
    • Fire Safety for Kids
      • Family Fire Safety in the Home
      • Fire Safety Facts & Statistics
      • How Fires Start: The Causes of House Fires
      • Smoke Detectors & Smoke Alarms
      • Teaching Children Fire Safety
      • Fire Safety Plans and Preparation
      • Children Who Play With Fire
      • Escaping A House Fire
      • Fire Prevention
    • Gun Safety For Kids
      • Family Gun Safety
      • Guns That Look Like Toys
      • Talking With Kids About Guns
    • Holiday Safety
      • Face Paint Safety for Kids
      • Safe Trick or Treating Rules for Kids
      • Halloween Safety for Kids
      • Firework Safety
      • Family Safety On the Fourth of July
      • Thanksgiving Holiday Safety
      • Christmas Safety & Hanukkah Safety for Kids
      • Keeping Kids Safe Around the Holidays
    • Home Safety
      • Child Accidents in the Home
      • Safety Around the House Facts & Statistics
      • Fall Hazards in the Home: How to Protect Children From Falls
      • Children Injured by Falling Objects
      • Preventing Burn Injuries Among Children
      • Child Suffocation & Asphyxiation
      • Child Strangulation Risks
      • The Dangers of Window Cords and Window Blinds
      • Child Safety in the Kitchen
      • Children Swallowing Dangerous Objects or Eating Things they Shouldn’t
      • Knowing What To Do If A Child Goes Missing
      • Other Dangerous Things In Your Home
    • Horse Safety For Children
    • Infant Safety
      • Safely Using Infant Car Seats & Infant Carriers
      • Baby Safety for Siblings
      • Pets and Baby Safety
      • Baby Safety Tips
      • Crib Safety for Baby
      • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: the Danger of SIDS
    • Internet Safety
      • Types of Dangers on the Internet
      • Teaching Kids to do Social Networking Safely & Responsibly
      • Internet Safety for Parents
      • Parents Spying On Their Kids Online
      • Internet Safety For Preteens & Little Kids
      • Internet Safety for Teens
      • Protecting Yourself Online: Basic Internet Protection
    • Outdoor & Wilderness Safety
      • Family Hiking Safety & Tips for Hiking with Children
      • Missing The Signs Of Poisonous Snake Bite
      • Tic Bites & Lyme Disease
      • Animal & Wildlife Attacks Facts & Statistics
      • Lightning Safety
    • Playground Safety
      • Childproofing Playgrounds: A Playground Safety Checklist
      • Fall Safety on Playgrounds
    • Poisonous Substances & Accidental Child Poisoning
      • Common Household Poisons
      • The Dangers of Hand Sanitizer
      • How Children Are Poisoned
      • Child Poisoning Prevention Tips for Parents
      • Teaching Children About Poison
      • How to Properly Dispose of Medication
      • Child Poisoning Facts & Statistics
    • Restaurant Safety for Parents
    • School Bus Safety
    • Skateboard and Scooter Safety for Kids
    • Street Safety for Kids
      • How Well Can Children Cross the Road?
    • Stroller Safety for Parents
    • Summer Safety Issues
      • Sunscreen Guidelines for Children
    • Toy Safety for Kids
      • Dangerous Toys
      • Shopping for Safe Toys for Children
    • Train Safety for Kids & Teens
    • Trampoline Safety for Kids
    • Water Safety For Kids
      • Child Drownings
      • Water Safety Facts & Statistics
      • The Importance of Swim Lessons
      • Pool Safety for Kids
      • Boat Safety for Kids & Water Sports
      • Hot Tub Safety
      • Keeping Kids Safe Around Water: Safety Tips for Parents
      • Safe Swimming Rules for Kids
      • Water Safety Rules for Kids
      • Kids & Life Jackets
    • Winter Safety for Kids
      • Ski Safety for Kids
      • Snow Forts & the Danger they Pose to Children
      • Sledding Safety for Kids
      • Safe Driving Tips for Winter
      • Avalanche Safety: How To Survive
  • Children
    • ADD & ADHD in Children
      • ADHD Drugs & Medications
        • ADHD Medication Statistics
        • Do ADHD Drugs Benefit Children?
        • Side Effects from ADHD Medication
      • Causes & Risk Factors for ADD & ADHD
      • Food Dyes & ADHD in Children
      • Managing A Child’s ADHD Symptoms Through Diet
    • Attention Seeking Behavior in Children
      • Dealing with Attention Seeking Behavior
    • Bias In Children
      • How Children Learn Prejudice & Where They Learn It From
      • Prejudice in Children
    • Bragging In Children
    • Disturbing Artwork by Children
      • Talking with Kids about Their Artistic Creations
      • Art Therapy through Drawing Exercises
      • Interpreting a Child’s Artwork
    • Ear Piercing: How to Safely Pierce a Childs Ears
    • Fear In Children
      • Claustrophobia In Children
      • Fear Of Loud Noises In Children
      • Children Afraid of Strangers & Crowds
      • Fearful & Anxious Children: Why Kids Become Fearful
      • How To Deal With A Child’s Fears
      • Are Fears In Children A Sign Of Abuse?
      • Helping Children Overcome Their Fears
      • Fear Of The Dark In Children
      • Fear Of Monsters In Children
      • Fear Of Animals In Children
      • Fear Of Dogs In Children
      • Fear Of Bugs & Insects In Children
      • Common Childhood Fears
      • Children Afraid Of Food
      • Hypochondria & Fear Of Illness In Children
      • Fear Of Bees & Wasps In Children
      • Germophobia & Fear Of Germs In Children
      • Fear Of Heights In Children
      • Children Afraid Of Vomiting, Choking, or Swallowing
      • Children Who Are Afraid Of Water
      • Children Who Fear The Bathtub, Toilet, Or Drains
      • Fear Of Flying In Children & Adults
      • Arachnophobia & Fear Of Spiders In Children
      • Children Who Are Afraid Of People
      • Childhood Fear Of Failure
      • Children Who Are Afraid Of Amputees & People With Disabilities
      • Children Afraid Of People Of Different Races
      • Children Who Fear Clowns Or People In Costumes
      • Children Who Are Afraid of the Doctor
      • Children Who Fear Police & Other People In Uniform
      • Children Afraid Of Thunderstorms & Lightning
      • Fear Of School In Children
    • Friends & Friendship
      • Boy-Girl Friendships
      • Does My Child Have Enough Friends?
      • Helping Your Child / Teen Make Friends
      • Kids Befriending Adults
      • When A Childs Friends Are Mean to Them
    • Helping Children Cope With Failure
    • Perfectionism in Children: Kids Who Try Too Hard
      • Is My Child A Perfectionist?
      • Treating Perfectionism in Children: How To Help Kids Overcome Perfectionism
      • What Causes Perfectionism In Children?
    • Race & Racism Among Children
      • Children & Racism
      • Is Your Child A Racist? A Racism Test for Children
      • References & Bibliography – Race & Racism
      • Teaching Children About Race
      • Teaching Kids About Racism
      • When Children Make Public Comments About Race or Appearance
    • Self Esteem in Children
      • Attitudes That Promote A Positive Self-Esteem In Children
      • Improve Your Child’s Self-Esteem
      • Low Self-Esteem in Children
      • The Self-Esteem Trap: Wrong Ways to Promote Self-Esteem in Children
    • Sex & Children
      • Childhood Crushes
      • How To respond to Children’s Sexual Play or Behavior
      • How To respond to Children’s Sexual Play or Behavior
      • Kids Viewing Porn
        • Is It Harmful for Kids to View Pornography?
        • Talking to Kids about Porn
      • Nudity & Its Effects on Children
      • Sexual Behavior In Children
      • Sexual Behavior In Children
      • Sexual Play Among Children
      • Sexual Play Among Children
      • Erections In Children
      • Sexting Among Children & Teens
        • Talking To Kids About Sexting
        • Why Kids Sext
        • What to do if you suspect your child is sexting
      • The Importance of Raising A Sexually Healthy Child
      • Masturbation in Children
      • References & Bibliography
    • Sleep Issues In Children
      • Why Sleep Is Important For Children
        • Sleep Deprivation & Its Effects on Children
      • Child Sleep Facts & Statistics
      • Sleep Guidelines & The Recommended Hours of Sleep For Children
      • Sleep Anxiety In Children
      • Sleep Apnea in Children
      • Babies & Sleep
        • Baby Sleep Patterns & Typical Infant Sleep Schedules
        • Bed Sharing With Baby: The Benefits & Dangers Of Co-sleeping
        • Getting Your Baby To Sleep Better
        • Getting Your Baby To Sleep In A Crib
        • Getting Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night
        • Sleep Training For Babies
      • Bed Times For Children
      • Bedtime Routines: Child Sleep Solutions For A Better Bedtime
      • Better Naps & Naptimes for Children
      • Children Who Talk In Their Sleep
      • Dealing With Kids Who Don’t Want To Sleep
      • Getting Kids To Sleep
        • Helping Children Fall Asleep: Some Tricks & Techniques
        • How Technology Can Disrupt Sleep
        • Using Melatonin To Help A Child Sleep
      • Getting Kids To Sleep In Their Own Bed
      • Insomnia In Children
      • Night Terrors In Children
      • Nightmares In Children
      • Restless Leg Syndrome In Children
      • Sleep Disturbances In Children
      • Sleep Paralysis In Children & Nightmare Visits
      • Sleep Problems In Children
      • Sleep Studies For Children
      • Sleep Training For Children
      • Sleepwalking In Children
      • Snoring In Children
      • Teens & Sleep
    • Sports & Children
      • Child Injuries from “Checking” in Youth Hockey
      • Facts & Statistics on Youth Sports
      • Overuse & Repetitive Strain Injuries in Young Athletes
      • Sex & Gender in Youth Sports
      • Weight Training & Strength Training Among Children & Teens
      • When A Coach Won’t Give Your Kid Enough Playing Time
      • Youth Sports Training
    • Stress in Children
      • Types of Childhood Stress
      • What Causes Children Stress?
      • Signs & Symptoms of Stress in Children
  • Death, Grief, & Loss
    • Talking to Kids About Death
    • Explaining Death to Children
    • Death & It’s Effects On Children
    • Grief Assessment for Children
    • Children & Death
    • Death, Grief & Bereavement Resources for Kids
    • The Death of A Parent
    • Children and Funerals
    • Grief Symptoms in Children
    • Grief Disorders In Children
    • Answering A Child’s Questions About Death
      • Does it hurt to die?
      • When will I feel better? When will the hurt go away?
      • Does (the deceased) Miss Me?
      • Children’s questions like “Where’s Daddy?” or “When Is Mom Coming Back?”
      • What Happens When You Die?
    • Grieving Children
    • Death of A Pet
    • Helping Kids Cope With Grief & Loss
    • The Death of A Grandparent
  • Divorce
    • Divorce Facts
    • Divorce Statistics
    • Children & Divorce
      • Beyond the Fairy Tale: Myths About Kids & Divorce
      • Does Divorce Help or Hurt Children?
      • What Kids Will Worry About During Divorce
      • How Children Experience Divorce
      • Child Divorce Symptoms & How Kids React To Divorce
      • Divorce & It’s Effects On Girls
      • Teens & Divorce
      • Toddlers & Divorce
      • Preschool Children & Divorce
      • Infants & Divorce: How Babies Experience Parental Separation
      • How Children Feel About Their Parents’ Divorce
      • Elementary School Children & Divorce
      • Divorce & It’s Effects On Boys
    • Deciding When to Divorce
      • Reflecting Upon Divorce: Question to Ask Yourself Before Divorcing
      • Alternatives To Divorce: Rethinking the Marriage Arrangement
      • What Divorce Is, & What It Isn’t
      • Reasons For Divorce
      • Making The Decision To Divorce
      • Creating A Checklist Of Your Reasons for Divorce
    • Divorce & It’s Effects On Children
      • Divorce & Its Impact & Consequences On Children
      • When Kids Grow Up: Adult Children of Divorce
      • The Economic Consequences of Divorce
      • The Quality Of Parenting After A Divorce
      • How Divorce Impacts Parent – Child Relationships
      • Divorce-Related Stress & Its Effects On Children
      • Divorce Conflict & How It Affects Kids
    • Divorce Help For The Entire Family
      • Helping Children Cope With Divorce
      • Comforting Children Of Divorce
      • Helping Kids Deal With Divorce
      • Dealing With A Child’s Emotions During Divorce
      • Support For Children of Divorce
      • How To Cope With Divorce
      • How To Deal With Divorce
      • Overcoming Feelings Of Hurt In A Divorce
      • Why You Should Stop Blaming Your Partner For The Divorce
      • Dealing With Feelings Of Loss After A Divorce
      • Healing From Divorce: The Recovery Process
    • Talking To Children About Divorce
      • How to Tell Children About Divorce
      • Comforts & Reassurances To Offer Children During Divorce
      • Explaining Divorce to Children
      • Discussing Divorce With Children
      • Questions Children May Ask About Divorce
    • Divorce Mistakes Parents Make
      • The Nasty Divorce & Why Parents Should Work To Avoid It
      • Parental Dependency On Children After Divorce
      • Children As Witnesses To Divorce Conflict
      • Carless Statments: Hurtful Things Parents Say During Divorce
      • Fighting Through The Kids
      • Insulting the Other Parent Amidst A Divorce
    • Parental Alienation
      • How Parents Brainwash their Children
      • The Effects & Consequences of Parental Alienation
    • Process of Divorce
      • Legal Separation & Divorce
      • Grounds for Divorce
      • Preparing For Divorce
      • Alimony in Divorce
      • Steps Of Divorce
      • The Cost Of Divorce
      • Money Problems Or Financial Issues That Might Arise From Divorce
      • Questions About Divorce
      • When Others Pick Sides During A Divorce
      • Divorce Legal Terms
    • Types of Divorce
      • Fault Versus No Fault Divorce
      • Divorce Arbitration
      • A Summary or “Simple” Divorce
      • Collaborative Divorce
      • Divorce Mediation
      • Divorce Court & Litigation (i.e., Traditional Divorce)
      • Additional Considerations About the Divorce Proceedings
      • The Difference Between Contested and Uncontested Divorce
    • Child Custody Arrangements, Decisions & Living Arrangements
      • Common Child Custody Questions
      • Types of child custody
      • Child Custody Guidelines & Considerations: What’s Best For Your Kids
      • Determining Child Custody: Factors That Play A Role In Custody Decisions
      • Special Custody Evaluations
      • Determining Child Custody of Non-Biological Children or Stepkids
      • Child Custody Advice
      • Parenting Plan
    • Child Support Information
      • Alternate Or Supplement Child Support
      • How Child Support Is Determined
      • Common Child Support Questions
      • Child Support Deductions & Allowances
    • Divorce Advice
    • How to Choose A Divorce Lawyer
    • Life After Divorce
      • Family Types & Family Structure After Divorce
      • Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce
      • Starting Over After Divorce
      • Dating Again After Divorce
      • Cohabiting with Kids: What You Should Consider
    • Parenting After Divorce
      • Effective Co-Parenting After a Divorce
      • Adjusting To Life As A Single Parent
      • Spoiling Children After Divorce
      • Child Behavior Problems After Divorce
    • Child Visitation & Parenting Time
      • Making Visitation Routines Easier On Kids
      • When Children Cry Or Fuss About Visitation
      • Rules and Guidelines for Child Visitation
      • Visitation Etiquitte: The Do’s & Don’ts Of Visitation
      • Visitation Mistakes Parents Make
    • Divorce Coloring Pages for Kids
    • Divorce Activities for Kids
      • The Divorce Story Project
      • Dictation Stories About Divorce
      • Bedtime Storytelling Sessions
  • Domestic Violence & Abuse
    • Children & Domestic Violence
      • Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
      • Domestic Violence & Its Effects on Children
      • Children Living In Violent Homes
    • Facts & Statistics On Domestic Violence
    • Helping Victims of Domestic Violence
      • Talking To Victims of Domestic Violence
      • What To Do To Stop Domestic Violence
  • Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction
    • Signs & Symptoms of Drug and/or Alcohol Use in Children & Teens
    • Statistics on Drug Use Among Children & Teens
      • Teen Drinking Statistics
      • Marijuana Statistics: Children & Teens
      • Prescription Drug Statistics: Children & Teens
      • Teen Smoking Statistics
      • Teen Vaping Statistics
    • When Kids Start Using Drugs & Alcohol
      • Drug & Alcohol Use Among Little Kids
      • Which Kids Are Most At Risk for Using Drugs & Alcohol
      • Why Kids Use Drugs & How They Get Started
    • Teens & Prescription Drug Abuse
    • Talking To Kids About Drugs & Alcohol
      • How To Talk With Kids About Drugs
    • Drug Prevention Education: What Works, What Doesn’
    • Kids Smoking & Vaping
  • Facts & Statistics
    • Childhood Poverty
  • Family
    • Military Families
    • Moving to a New Home
    • Stepfamilies
      • Telling Children You’re Getting Married
      • Stepfamily Statistics
      • Stepfamily Problems & Challenges
      • Dealing With Stepchildren
      • Disciplining Stepchildren
        • Punishing Stepchildren
        • How To Discipline Stepchildren
      • Conflict With Stepchildren
      • Problems With Stepchildren & Common Stepfamily Problems
      • Bad Stepparents
      • Bad Stepkids: The Bratty, Misbehaved Stepchild
      • Successful Blended Families
      • Meeting Your Partner’s Children
      • Marrying With Children
      • Planning A Honeymoon With Children
      • Starting A Stepfamily
      • Stepfamily Living Arrangements
      • Stepfamily Planning Checklist
      • Financial Planning Checklist for Stepfamilies
      • Making Your Stepfamily Work
      • Stepfamily Relationships
      • Dealing With Your Partner’s Ex
      • Dealing With Grandparents
      • Dealing With Step-Grandkids: A Guide for New Step-Grandparents
      • Stepfamily Conflict
      • Stepfamily Counseling, Therapy, & Support Groups
      • Parenting In Stepfamilies
      • Step-Parenting
      • Becoming A Stepparent
      • Understanding Your Stepchildren
      • Avoiding Common Stepparenting Mistakes
      • Dealing With Teenage Stepchildren
      • Stepparenting Advice
      • Step-Parent Rights, Privileges, & Responsibilities
      • Stepchild Adoption
      • Stepparent Child Custody & Visitation Rights
      • Bonding With Stepchildren
      • Communicating With Stepchildren
      • Talking To Stepkids
    • Grandparents
      • Quotes for & About Grandparents
    • Family Life Today
      • Family Time Facts & Statistics
      • Family Structure & Dynamics
      • The Cost of Raising Children
      • Marriage Facts and Statistics
      • Marriage and Family Attitudes
      • Facts & Statistics About Raising Children
      • Work & Family Life: Facts & Statistics
      • Statistics on Family Finance & Money Issues
      • Low Income Family Statistics
    • Family Meetings
      • Tips, Rules & Guidelines for Family Meetings
      • What To Discuss During Family Meetings
      • To Resolve Disputes Between Siblings Or Other Family Members
      • Addressing Discipline Problems At Family Meetings
      • Using Family Meetings for Education and Enlightenment
      • Activities for Family Meetings
    • Family Conflict
      • When Parents Argue or Fight In Front Of Kids
      • Talking To Kids About Parental Fighting
  • First-Aid & CPR
    • Allergic Reactions in Children
    • Broken Bones In Children
    • Child Head Injuries
    • Choking & the Heimlich Maneuver
    • Choking First-aid
    • CPR: Basic Information
    • Ears & Nose: Kids Sticking Things Into Those
    • Eye Injuries & First-aid
    • First Aid For Snake Bites
    • First Aid Kits
    • First-aid for Animal Bites
    • Insect Bites & Stings
    • Poisoning First-aid
    • Responding To An Emergency: How to Assess An Emergency Scene
    • Infant CPR: Performing CPR on a Baby
    • Child CPR: How To Perform CPR On A Child
    • Performing Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation on an Infant
    • Performing Mouth To Mouth Resuscitation On A Child
    • Hypothermia & Frost Bite
    • Heat Stroke
    • Treating A Bad Sunburn
    • Dehydration in Children
    • First-Aid for Cuts & Bleeding
    • Recognizing Signs of Shock
    • First-Aid For Burns
    • What To Do If A Child Knocked Out Tooth
    • Spider Bites
    • First-Aid For Seizures In Children
  • Food & Food Safety
    • Food Expiration Dates & Best-By Dates
    • Food Poisoning & Food-borne Illness
      • Food Poisoning Facts & Statistics
      • Norovirus
      • Salmonella
      • What Causes Food Poisoning
    • Food Safety Myths & Facts
    • Food Safety Tips & Guidelines
    • GMO (Genetically Modified) Foods
      • Are Genetically Modified (GMO) Foods Safe?
      • Cloned Meat: Is It Safe?
      • Genetically Modified Meat
      • Safety Concerns & Possible Dangers With Genetically Modified (GMO) Foods
      • The Benefits of Genetically Modified (GMO) Foods
    • How Long Will Food in the Refrigerator Keep During A Power Outage?
    • Pesticides on Fresh Produce
    • Picnic Safety: Avoiding Food Poisoning on Picnics
    • References & Citations
    • Safe Food Preparation Tips
    • Safely Storing Leftovers
    • Sugar
      • Artificial Sweeteners & Their Health Effects
      • Does sugar Make Kids Hyper?
      • Does Too Much Sugar Turn Children Into Violent Criminals?
      • Types of Sugar
  • GMO Food Citations & References
  • Guns & Gun Violence
    • Gun Statistics in the United States
      • Children & Gun Violence
      • Gun Crime Statistics
      • Gun Violence Facts & Statistics
      • Women & Guns
    • Kids committing gun crimes
    • Politics of the Gun Debate In America
      • What Americans Think About Guns
      • The Gun Lobby: A Look At Gun Lobbying in the United States
    • How Criminals, Kids, & the Mentally Ill Get Guns
    • Gun Laws & Legislation
      • Gun Background Checks
      • The Gun Loophole
      • Concealed Weapons Permits
      • Stand Your Ground Laws (i.e., Murder & Get Away With It Laws)
      • Guns On College Campus
    • Gun Accidents: How They Happen & Why
      • Concealed Weapon Gun Accidents
      • Deadly Celebratory Fire
      • People Accidentally Using Guns Against A Family Member
      • Child Gun Accidents
    • Protection & Self-Defense with Guns: Myth vs. Reality
      • If They Only Had A Gun
      • Defending Yourself With A Gun: Fantasies Clash With Reality
      • Concealed Weapons for Self Defense
      • Missing Your Target: Shooting Someone Else by Mistake
      • Guns As Self-Defense Against Animals
      • Defending Yourself Without A Gun
      • Self Defense? Not So Much: A Look At “Justifiable Homicide”
    • How Guns Are Actually Used
    • Gun Tragedies
    • Crazy Gun Owners
    • A Look At Who Commits Gun Crimes
    • Keeping Guns Out of the Hands of Psychopaths
    • Gun Crimes Committed by Concealed Weapon Carriers
    • Guns & Gun Crime: Do More Guns Equal Less Crime?
    • More Guns, Less Crime? Do Gun-Carry Laws Make Our Communities Safer
    • Mass Shootings & the Role Guns Play
    • Less Guns = Less Crime: The Effectiveness of Gun Control Laws
    • How Gun Owners Endanger the Community
      • Gun Carelessness & Irresponsible Gun Use
    • Kids Bringing Guns To School
  • Health & Medical
    • Allergies
      • Allergies in the Classroom: School or Child Care Centers
      • Allergy Deaths in Children
      • Allergy Facts & Statistics
      • Pets & Allergies
      • Preventing Allergies
    • Antibiotics
      • Types of Antibiotics
      • Side Effects of Antibiotics
      • The Over-Use of Antibiot
      • Taking Antibiotics: Guidelines for Using Antibiotics Wisely
      • Antibiotic Resistance
      • Rates of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
    • Asthma In Children
      • Physical Activity & Exercise In Kids With Asthm
      • Preventing Asthma
      • Facts & Statistics About Asthma in Children
    • Concussions in Children & Teens
      • Signs of a Concussion In Children & Teens
      • Concussion Symptoms In Children & Teens
      • Concussion Diagnosis
      • What To Do If You Suspect A Child Has A Concussion
    • Dental Health & Hygiene for Kids
      • Dental Care for Infants & Toddlers
      • Teaching Kids About Dental Health
      • Preventing Cavities In Kids
      • Getting Children To Brush Their Teeth
      • Proper Brushing Techniques For Kids
      • Fear Of The Dentist In Children
      • Making Dentist Appointments Easier On Kids
      • Facts & Statistics About Kids & Dental Health
      • Child Dental Development
    • Ear Infections In Children
      • Ear Tube Surgery In Children
      • Swimmer’s Ear (Ear Infections Caused By Swimming)
      • Treating a Child’s Ear Infection
      • Preventing Ear Infections
      • Signs & Symptoms of Ear Infection In Children
    • Fevers In Children
    • Flu (Influenza)
      • Bird Flu (H5N1)
      • Flu Facts & Statistics
      • Flu Shots & Vaccines
      • Kids Killed by the Flu
      • Signs & Symptoms of the Flu
      • Swine Flu (H1N1)
      • The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
      • Treatment for the Flu
    • Germs & Hygiene
      • Air Quality On Commercial Jets: How Safe is the Air on an Airplane?
      • How Germs Spread Illness
      • How Long Do Germs Stay Active On Money
      • Soap & Hand Sanitizer
      • Teaching Children Proper Hand-Washing Techniques
    • Illness & Infections
      • Diphtheria
      • Facts & Statistics About Viruses
      • HIB
      • HIV / AIDS
        • HIV-Positive Kids At School
      • Mad Cow Disease
      • Measles
        • Facts & Statistics on Measles
        • Measles Outbreaks
        • The Risks, Side-Effects & Consequences of Measles
      • Meningococcal Disease
      • MRSA
      • Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
      • Rabies
      • Strep Throat
      • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Children
      • Viruses & Viral Infections
    • Nausea & Vomiting In Kids
    • Sick Kids
      • Cold Treatments
      • Common Colds
      • Cough & Cold Medicines
      • How To Keep Your Children & Family From Getting Sick
    • Ticks, Lyme Disease, & Other Tick-Transmitted Infections
      • Alpha-Gal Syndrome
      • Lyme Disease
      • What To Do When Removing Tics
    • Vaccines and Vaccinating Your Children
      • Adverse Effects & Side Effects From Vaccines
      • Child Vaccination Schedule
      • Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
      • HPV & the HPV Vaccine
      • Myths & Facts Aboul Vaccines
      • Reference & Bibliography for our Vaccination informations
      • Taking Kids to get their Shots & Vaccinations
      • The Dangers of Skipping Vaccinations
      • The Debate over Vaccine Safety
      • The Importance of Vaccines
      • Vaccination Tips & Guidelines for Parents
      • Vaccine Facts & Statistics
      • Vaccine Hysteria & Conspiracy Theories
    • Medicine & Prescription Drugs
      • Prescription Medication Statistics
      • Medical Drug Testing & Drug Research
      • Bias In Medical Research
      • How Drugs & Medications Are Approved
      • Children & Medication
        • Getting Kids To Take Their Medicine
      • Deadly Medicine: People Killed By Prescription Medication
    • Seizures In Children
      • Febrile Seizures
    • Motion Sickness in Children
  • Healthy Lifestyles: Diet, Exercise, & Obesity
    • Effects & Consequences of Childhood Obesity
      • Child Obesity As Child Abuse
      • How Obesity Is Killing Kids – Literally
      • Lost Life & Premature Death Due to Obesity
      • The Decreased Quality of Life Among Obese Children & Individuals
      • The Increased Risk of Chronic Pain & Injury in Overweight or Obese Children
      • The Risk of Diabetes in Overweight & Obese Children
      • The Psychological Effects of Being Overweight or Obese
    • Vitamins & Minerals
      • Foods Rich in Natural Vitamins & Nutrients
      • Vitamin B12
      • Vitamin D Deficiency in Children
    • BMI (Body Mass Index)
    • Calories & Children
      • Calories in Kids’ Meals
    • Diets for Children
    • Symptoms of Childhood Obesity: The Problems Experienced by Overweight Children
  • Help Us Help Kids
    • Free Syndicated Articles
      • Free Children & Child Development Articles
        • Childhood Fears That Drive Parents Crazy
        • Missing Links & the Search for Autism’s Causes
        • Protecting Your Kids From The Dangers Of Sesame Street
      • Free Divorce Articles
        • Financial Planning After Divorce
      • Free Health & Medical Articles
        • Bacteria Act Selflessly in Their Battle Against YOU!
        • Does Too Much Turn Children Into Violent Criminals?
      • Free Child Safety Articles
        • All It Takes Is One
        • Thirty Crazy Things You Never Thought You’d Have To Tell Your Children
        • When Firefighters Go Bump in the Night
        • Toy Guns for Grown-Ups
    • Free Promotional Coloring Sheets
  • Kid’s Books
    • A Tale for Tough Times
    • Be Safe With Water: A Water Safety Book for Toddlers
    • Whispers Within A Rainbow
    • Making Fun Of Einstein: A Kids Book About Bullying
    • Tell Me Little Bear: An Abuse Prevention Book For Kids
    • How To Not Get ‘Runned’ Over, A Street Safety Book For Kids
    • Water Safety Book for Kids
  • Kids Academy: Online Lessons & eBooks for Kids
    • Beauty & Body Image
      • We’re All Insecure
    • Character Education for Kids
      • The Tale of the Two Wolves
    • Family Life
    • Me, Myself, & I: Self-Identity & Self-Esteem
      • A Fish Out of Water
    • Sharing & Social Responsibility
      • That’s Not Fair
    • Bike & Skating Safety for Kids
      • Helmet Head
    • Car & Street Safety Lessons for Kids
      • How Not To Get Runned Over
      • Why Do We Wear Our Seatbelts
    • Child Safety Lessons for Kids
      • How To Get Away From A Stranger
      • Is This A Toy eBook
      • Lost
      • Street Smart Kid eBook
    • Fire Safety Lessons for Kids
      • Be Safe With Fire eBook
      • In A Fire eBook
      • The Day My House ‘Catched’ Fires eBook
      • The Not-So-Scary Firefighter Mini eBook
      • The Sound of Smoke
    • Fun Stories for Kids
      • The Day A Dinosaur Followed Me Home
    • Life Skills for Kids
      • The Fly in the Window
    • Race & Racism
      • Skin Deep
    • Water Safety Lessons for Kids
      • Be Safe With Water
    • Winter Safety
      • Diane’s Dangerous Decision
  • Mass Shootings & School Shootings
    • Facts & Statistics On School Shootings
    • Video Games & Mass Shootings
  • Media & Technology
    • Digital Addiction
      • What Is Digital Addiction?
      • Digital Addiction Facts & Statistics
      • Signs & Symptoms of Digital Addiction
    • Children & Television
      • The Effects of Television on Children
      • Violence on TV
    • Kids & Smartphones
      • Facts and Statistics On Teens & Smart Phones
      • Getting A Child Their First Smart Phone
      • Smartphone Rules for Children & teens
    • Video Games
      • Statistics on Kids & Video Game
      • Video games & their effects on children
      • Violence in Video Games
    • Facts & Statistics on Media & Technology Use By Children & Teens
  • Money & Finance
    • Debt Collection
      • Debts Owed By Dead Family Members
      • How To Deal With Debt Collectors
      • Questions & Answers About the Debt Collection Process
      • Unethical or Illegal Debt Collection Tactics
      • Problems with Debt Collectors
    • How to Reduce Your Family’s Heating Bills
    • Information on Safe Deposit Boxes
    • How to Avoid Gift Card Scams
    • Money Problems & Financial Hardships
      • Children & Home Foreclosure
      • Birthdays, Holidays, & Gift Giving On A Budget
      • Home Foreclosure: What Every Family Needs To Know
      • Helping kids Cope With Financial Hardship
      • Fighting the Stigma Associated with Poverty and Financial Hardship
      • Ways for Families to Deal with Financial Stress
      • Family Treasure Hunts
      • References for Money Problems & Hardships
      • Financial Anxiety In Kids
      • How Financial Stress Impacts Children & Their Family
      • Talking To Kids About Financial Hardships & Family Money Problems
      • Getting Through Money Problems: Why Your Children Can Survive This, and You Can Too
      • Feeling Like You Failed As A Provider
      • How Kids Really Feel About Their Parents’ Work Situation
      • Home Foreclosures & Its Effects On Children
  • Parenting
    • Overprotective Parenting & How It Harms Children
      • What Is Overprotective Parenting?
      • Anxious & Overprotective Parents
      • Micro-managing Helicopter Parents
      • Overprotection Through Parental Censorship
      • Learning to Let Go: How To Become A More Relaxed Parent
    • Balanced, Authoritative Parenting
    • Parenting Resources
    • Parenting Quotes
      • Fatherhood Quotes
      • Celebrity Parenting Quotes
      • Comforting Parenting Quotes foe Parenting
      • Expert Parenting Quotes
      • Humerus & Funny Parenting Quotes
      • Humorous Quotes About Mothers
      • Parenting Philosophy Quotes
    • Sibling Relationships & Parenting Siblings
      • Sibling Animosity: What To Do When Kids Express Hatred Towards Their Brother Or Sister
      • Sibling Cruelty
      • Sibling Rivalry & Jealousy
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On Boat Docks & Broken Curfews

Keep Your Child Safe.org Posted on December 27, 2022 by adminDecember 27, 2022

Sixteen-year-old Corian Evans, a Black teen, broke the rules and stayed out past his curfew, and three teenage girls are alive because of it. He was hanging out with friends below a highway (which I guess is what teens do … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Miscellaneous | Tagged alligator, broke curfew, Corian Watson, curfew, help, Pascagoula river, rescue, safety, swim lessons, teens, unpredictable life

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