Child Safety and Internet Privacy Advice


Being the only parent around, single moms are very concerned about the safety of their children. Safety is provided on different levels, from safety around the house to safety around the pool and more. Different age children are faced with different levels of danger. On the online world, the Internet and the new social media have provided a wide range of opportunities for children to express themselves online. However, this places them in danger of being stalked or bullied. Single mom find here advice on how to protect their children, and how to prepare the children to care for themselves.

Internet Safety Pledges

Internet Safety Pledges

Whatever your age, the Internet is a great place to hang out. It’s not only fun, but it lets you keep in touch with friends and family and provides an enormous amount of information. If you’re the parent or guardian of a teenager, you may feel … Read More »

Talking to Children about Their Safety

Talking to Children about Their Safety

What are the most important things a parent should know when talking to a child about this issue? 1. Don’t forget your older children. Children aged 11 to17 are equally at risk to victimization. At the same time you are giving your older … Read More »

Caution Comes First

Caution Comes First

I became a mother at the age of 19 years and it changed my life around completely. For most people it was the worst thing that could happen to me, but as I see it today, things turned out okay. Please don’t presume that I promote becoming a single … Read More »

A Safety God for Kids

A Safety God for Kids

Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety must be flinching each time a child is born, because kids have an uncanny knack to get themselves into all sorts of trouble. They will tumble off steps, fall around sharp edged things, put strange poisoning things … Read More »

Another 6 Tips to Create Safe Routes to School

4101944_s

October is International Walk to School Month. Walking and biking to school is a great way to help young people increase their daily physical activity and build healthy lifelong habits. Join the growing walk to school movement by participating in one … Read More »

Six Tips For Keeping Your Child Safe Online

Internet

The internet is a whole new frontier, and provides a wealth of entertainment and education for your child. But there are real dangers for a child online. How can you protect your child and keep them safe on the internet? Though the wide, wild … Read More »

Best Cars for Single Parents

Raising children is tough – and it’s many times tougher if you’re a single parent. You’ve got to balance a busy and complicated adult life with the health and happiness of your children. Everything from getting your kid to school to … Read More »

Car Seat – ‘How To’ Knowledge Retained by Parents

New Study Shows Car Seat Clinics Are Effective, according to Safet Kids Worldwide. Car seat installation clinics are successful in helping parents and caregivers properly restrain children in back seats, but more effort needs to be made to reach … Read More »

Child Carseat Safety FAQ

Why should I have my child in a child restraint? Why do I need a seatbelt? How long should children be in a carseat? In their seatbelts? What is the safest carseat? How can I find out if my carseat has been recalled? Should I buy a carseat … Read More »

Child Passenger Safety Laws

All 50 states and the District of Columbia have laws that require the use of child safety seats; however, many gaps and inconsistencies exist. While it is important to know your state law, it is more important to use best practice when looking to … Read More »

LATCH – Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading … Read More »

Lap/Shoulder Belt

In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading … Read More »

Booster Seat

In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading … Read More »

Forward-Facing Child Safety Seat

In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading … Read More »

Rear-facing Child Safety Seat

Children should face the rear of the vehicle until they are at least 1 year old and weigh at least 20 pounds to decrease the risk of cervical spine injury in the event of a crash. Infants who weigh 20 pounds before 1 year of age should ride … Read More »

Child Safety Seats

In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading … Read More »

Surf Safer

The most important thing to remember is that when you’re online in any kind of a public forum, anyone can read what you post. You should also remember that people you first “meet” online may not be who they seem to be. Keep your identity … Read More »

Beach Safety

Did you know that children can drown in as little as one inch of water? Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among children ages 1 to 14. Children can drown in a variety of circumstances – during water recreation (such as … Read More »