Showing results for "Safety" in Parenting

Do you blame yourself for being abandoned or neglected as a child, or suffer from poor self-esteem, anxiety, or depression as a result? Do you have deep feelings of shame, defectiveness, and insecurity that impact your life and relationships? If so, you are not alone. These are common experiences for survivors of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). But what happened to you as a child or young adult isn’t your fault. By understanding how you were affected, you can start on the path to healing and personal growth.

An urgent and practical book that helps parents and their boys navigate important topics like sex, drugs, bullying, power, consent, and more in a way that helps them grow their emotional intelligence, while also building connection and a closeness that can last a lifetime. Talk to your Boys is a...

Tilly hates her stepfather, Dave. He abuses her mother, but she refuses to leave him. Frightened for her own safety, Tilly asks to go into foster care and is placed with Cathy. Tilly arrives with a graze on her cheek and Cathy becomes increasingly concerned by Dave’s behaviour, especially when...

From "The Gamer Educator", an openminded guide to parenting alongside screens and gaming, offering practical solutions to managing your family's screen time.​ Parents are feeling mounting pressure to minimize screen time, but are struggling to do so in our technologically driven world. In...

Parenting isn't rocket science, it's just brain surgery. And Dr. Joshua Straub has good news for you: You can do it! You don't need to do all the "right" things as a parent. Both science and the Bible show us that the most important thing we can provide for our kids is a place of emotional safety. In other words, the posture from which we parent matters infinitely more than the techniques of parenting. Emotional safety - more than any other factor - is scientifically linked to raising kids who live, love, and lead well.

Our show is about prevention in everyday situations, such as how to avoid common injuries, how to treat common and emergency injuries and first aid. You’ll learn how to try and prevent situations that can cause injuries versus enabling them to happen. Preventing accidents, injuries and the need for first aid is the best way to keep your family, friends and those around you safe. It is always best to be proactive versus reactive. This show gives you some of the tools you may need, or ones that you may not know or think about, to be proactive in avoiding many accidents/injuries/incidents. ...

Full of actionable advice and insider tips, When Your Aging Parent Needs Help provides practical and flexible steps that move concerned families toward effective elder care action, while respecting a parent's dignity and autonomy.

‘Each time my mother laid a finger on me… it was another step into the jaws of hell. Her abuse, more so than any other, destroyed me. It was the ultimate betrayal.’ Abused from the age of eight by her older brother and then her step-father, Maureen Wood quickly became numb to the constant...

Stay Safe and Sound: Music-Led Learning for Children🎧 Join us on an exciting journey through the child safety and well-being world with our groundbreaking podcast, Stay Safe and Sound.Hosted by Jim Tomaszewski, the visionary founder of The Lil' Iguana's Children's Safety Foundation, this series explores the power of live musical programs to teach children essential safety and well-being lessons. From stranger danger to personal boundaries, each episode unveils secrets to equipping kids with the knowledge and confidence needed for a secure future.Get ready for inspiration, expert insights, ...

The GO-TO Podcast for Food Allergy Moms & Dads. Let’s face it, food allergies will never be easy, BUT I want you to know they can be easier! Corinna is all about simplifying food allergy safety with practical strategies based on 17 years of experience and food allergy research so you can keep your child safe and included and worry less. She provides food allergy resources that are relatable and easy to binge! She shares practical approaches to traveling with food allergies, navigating school with food allergies (including 504 allergy plans), introducing allergens, allergy cooking, and ...

Join Linda Williams as she explores the potential risks Discord poses to teens and younger users. Discover key concerns like exposure to inappropriate content and interactions with strangers, along with practical safety tips for parents. Learn how to create a safer digital experience for your children. For more details, check out our blog! - (⁠Is Discord App safe for kids? A Parent’s Ultimate Guide⁠)

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids is a book about presenting the concepts of situational awareness to children (ages 5 to 12) in a way that will keep them engaged and help them take an active role in their own personal security. This book will show you how to use fun, interactive games to build situational awareness skills. Whether you're a parent, relative, or work in the childcare industry, the things you impart upon children will have a lasting impact on the way they live their lives. Nowhere is this more important than in the area of personal safety.

Join the Cyber Safety Cop team as they confront the most pressing challenges parents face today in Deep Dive into Parenting. In under 30 minutes, each episode offers actionable insights on critical topics such as online safety, drug use, bullying, mental health, and fostering family success.With a distinguished 20-year career in law enforcement as a School Resource Officer, Juvenile Investigator, and Behavioral Threat Assessor, Clayton brings unmatched expertise to the table. He is also the author of two essential parenting guides, Parenting in the Digital World and Screen Time Standoff: ...

Your eleven-year-old may have mixed emotions about their middle school years, and they will enjoy many highs as well as endure some lows. Proactively engaging and connecting with your child/teen today will make a huge impact on how well they are able to navigate the exciting years ahead. Children/teens are better able to learn how to manage their own behaviors, solve problems, and make responsible decisions when they are intentionally engaged. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to help their child/teen grow self-confidence, respect, and the ability to make healthy ...

Your twelve-year-old is working to assert their independence while still being dependent. They will naturally test limits and break rules. Although this is challenging for parents and those in a parenting role, it is a normal part of your child’s/teen’s development and necessary for their learning. Now is the right time to engage your child/teen in learning how to manage their own behaviors, solve problems, and make healthy choices. The information provided in this podcast from ToolsforYourChildsSuccess.org will provide you with a process and tools to use today to help your child/teen ...

Your seven-year-old needs a strong relationship with you as they continue to grow. Watching your child mature brings so many proud moments as well as struggles and worry. As a parent or someone in a parenting role, now is the right time to focus your attention on helping your child develop social and emotional skills in order to build their confidence in themselves. The parenting process and tools shared in this podcast from ToolsforYourChildsSuccess.org will empower you to do small things right now to support your child’s healthy development. Implementing what you learn in this podcast in ...

Your thirteen-year-old is in the process of carving out their identity, and their measuring stick is often their peers’ opinions and approval. They come to better understand themselves through interactions with you, their teachers, and their peers. This is a critical time to teach your child/teen how to manage their own actions, problem solve, and make healthy decisions. ToolsforYourChildsSuccess.org brings parents and those in a parenting role this podcast to provide a process and tools to support your child/teen in developing critical social and emotional skills required for success now ...

Your nineteen-year-old is in the process of learning and establishing lifestyle habits that will extend throughout their lifetime. Although your teen is considered an adult, they still have a lot to learn. Giving teens the chance to make choices now while parents and those in a parenting role are able to lend support, will make them better prepared when they leave home. Parenting a teen while also allowing them independence is not easy. Parents and those in a parenting role can do simple things today to build a strong relationship with their teen. A healthy relationship will allow you to guide...

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Your fourteen-year-old is in the process of learning to manage strong feelings, understanding their increased expectations at home, growing friendships, and attempting to meet academic standards. All of these new experiences can feel overwhelming. Now is the time to build a trusting relationship with your child/teen and support them in managing their own actions, solving problems, and making healthy decisions. Knowing how to offer this parental support is not easy. Parents and those in a parenting role have access to resources to guide them on their parenting journey from ...