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5 Ways to Handle Cyber Bullying

Posted by Home Safe Home on December 1, 2010 at 7:05 AM

Going to school can be a social minefield. Your child is there to learn but school is where they spend the majority of their day so they will have to learn to interact with other kids. Part of the social scene can include bullying. The newest element of this distasteful act is called cyber bullying.

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5 Things Kids Should Know about Social Sites

Posted by Home Safe Home on November 29, 2010 at 7:59 AM

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Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and Twitter. These are just a few of the social networking sites where kids can meet other peers and create their own page to highlight who they are. Before letting your kids interact on these or any other teen sites, fill them in on a few precautions in order to help them stay safe.

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5 Guidelines for Safe Computer Use at Home

Posted by Home Safe Home on November 23, 2010 at 4:53 PM

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There once was a time when computers took up an entire room. Now, every household has at least one. If you have computers (desktops and laptops) in your home and the kids have access to them implement a few guidelines to keep them safe while on the Internet.

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Family Watchdog Resources

Posted by Home Safe Home on November 21, 2010 at 3:42 PM

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Family Watchdog ® offers a number of free services to help you keep your family safe. This site is an excellent resource. Be sure to check it out here.

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Halloween Safety Tips

Posted by Home Safe Home on October 4, 2010 at 11:09 AM

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Halloween is a great time of year. The weather is cool; we let our children dress up and go running door to door saying “trick-or-treat”. The scary part is not all the ghost and goblins, but the unfortunate things that could happen if you are not prepared. The best way to overcome a situation is to be prepared and to practice what you know. Use the following tips to keep them fresh in your mind.

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Parenting Tip: Take a Picture

Posted by Home Safe Home on September 3, 2010 at 11:10 AM

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Parenting Safety Tip:

When going out with your young kids (to the park, a baseball game, hockey game, theater, etc.) take a picture on your cell phone before you leave the house. That way if they get lost you will know what they were wearing, as you may not remember if you are in a state of panic.