We live in a scary world where sex trafficking is rampant and there is a real danger to women. Once you step foot out of your home, anything can happen. There are dangers out there waiting for girls and women. The best way to keep you out of harm's way is by following the safety tips below. Safety Tips For Girls and Women 1. At night, walk in well-lit areas. Be aware of tall hedges, high fences, open garages, and other areas where someone could hide. 2. If possible, walk against traffic. You'll be more noticeable if you need to flag someone down. 3. Women shouldn't walk alone when it's late, whether it's outside, or in an underground parking lot. Even the most well-lit underground parking lot may seem harmless; a perpetrator could very well stay hidden between parked cars ,or lay low in a parked car. If you must go to a store at night, make sure that you park as close as possible, and ask a manager to walk you to your car if you feel at all unsafe. Better yet--don't shop after … [Read more...]
Parent Alert: Social Media Safety Tips for Kids
The world is so different from when I was a kid. Technology is everywhere--constantly progressing, and social media is a huge factor in society. Unfortunately, it can be tedious to prepare our kids for the craziness of social media, and set important boundaries. We must take the time to teach our children safety tips, set guidelines, and discuss what appropriate online behavior is. Basic Safety tips for any social media site - Create strong passwords with numbers, special characters, upper and lower case letters. The longer the password, the better--and passwords should be changed often. - Disable location information on cell phones and on web based sites under "Settings" or "Profile" in the person's account. - Go over profile and privacy settings and make changes. It's wise to keep age, birthday, full names, location, and phone numbers hidden/not visible. - Think before sharing online. Everyone has their own comfort/privacy level. It's important your child knows what can be … [Read more...]
20 Tips To Burglar Proof Your Home
If your home has ever been burglarized, you know that awful feeling you get in the pit of your stomach. You feel violated that someone has come into your home and gone through your personal space. Here are 20 tips on safe proofing your home from burglars 1. Flyers and Junk Mail If you're not going to be home for a long period of time, have someone pick up your junk mail such as flyers from your doorstep. You can also stop newspaper delivery until you're back home. 2. Hiding Extra Key Outside We've all heard of this one, but don't hide an extra key to your house under a door mat. Leave a key with a trusted neighbor, friend or family member. 3. Use Timers Use indoor timers for your lights to turn on and turn off at the set times. Put a couple in the bedrooms so your home looks normal and lived in. 4. House Sitter Have a house sitter look after your home if you're away on vacation or have someone drop by your home each day to open and close the blinds and make sure … [Read more...]
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