If you're a mom of a preteen or teen girl, I feel for you. Not just because of the hormones and the iphones and the facebook, although listing all that out actually makes me feel more for you...but I feel for you in that things are getting really messy at a younger age. I was in a bookstore recently and had a moment of wandering into the Teenage Fiction area, where I was astounded to see every single book cover was a remake of a dark romance involving some sort of demonic half human, or a post-apocalyptic drama. What happened to sweet stories with happy endings and light-hearted humor?I was sweeping up cobwebs today in our guest room when I caught sight of that familiar friend sitting on the shelf. Favorite books become like friends for me, and I know it sounds trite and ridiculous but its absolutely the truth. I'm one of those people who get emotionally engaged in every story, and I try to read quickly so I don't have to live life half-inside of a book for days on end. During the … [Read more...]
21 Safety Tips For Girls and Women
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...]
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