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Safe4Kids Blog
2M ago
Hey there, parents!
Today, I want to chat about something super important yet often overlooked in our parenting journey – setting up a “Consequence-Free Conversation” strategy with your teens. Think of it as opening a window into their world, where trust and understanding breeze in, sweeping away fears and doubts.
Why Consequence-Free Conversations?
Remember being a teen? It was like riding a rollercoaster, right? Emotions are high, stakes even higher. Now, imagine having a secret weapon during those tumultuous times – a safe space to talk, no strings attached. That’s what we’re aiming to giv ..read more
Safe4Kids Blog
4M ago
Are you thinking of giving your child a device for Christmas?
As the holiday season approaches, many parents find themselves contemplating the idea of gifting their children a digital device for Christmas. Whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, or gaming console, these gadgets offer many opportunities for learning, entertainment, and communication. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and as parents, it is crucial to ensure that our children are navigating the digital landscape safely. One of the first steps in this digital parenting journey is setting up robust privacy settings ..read more
Safe4Kids Blog
1y ago
The internet provides an opportunity for children to interact and learn on a global scale and can be a wonderful learning tool. However, the internet also offers strangers a direct link to your home and your child’s life. The danger of this cannot be underestimated. It is imperative, that you educate yourself and your family about the potential risks of the internet, and know what to do when faced with these challenges.
Wolf masking itself as another child
Some simple strategies can be implemented, including setting rules for usage and regular supervision to ensure the rules are being ob ..read more
Safe4Kids Blog
1y ago
Child sexual abuse – it’s a topic nobody wants to talk about, but ignoring it and hiding from the frightening reality of Australia’s child abuse epidemic, is only putting more and more of our children at even greater risk than they already are.
In this article, child abuse prevention educator Holly-ann Martin shines a light on the darkest issue in our society and tells us what we can do about it.
You’ll probably find it difficult to overcome the shock that stems from reading the statistics below, and you won’t be alone.
The numbers paint one very devastating pictu ..read more