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Child Safety
Practical guidance, advocacy notes, and resources drawn from Sharon's work founding Military Veterans Against Child Abuse and her safety books for children and families.
September 13, 2026
Statistics You Should Know
Child abuse and neglect remain serious problems in communities across America, including military families. Understanding the scope of the problem is an important part of prevention, intervention and protecting children.
Read more →June 1, 2025
Strong Mind, Strong Game
Why Mental Health Matters More Than Ever for Young Athletes
Read more →September 6, 2024
Part 3: Building Resilience and Advocating for Change
While helping children cope with the immediate aftermath of a school shooting is crucial, building long-term resilience is equally important. In addition to supporting your child,…
Read more →September 6, 2024
Part 2: Helping Children Cope with Fear and Anxiety After School Shootings
In the aftermath of a school shooting, children often experience long-lasting fear and anxiety, even if they were not directly involved. The pervasive media coverage, social media…
Read more →September 6, 2024
Part 1: Understanding the Impact of School Shootings on Children
School shootings have become an alarming reality in today’s society, leaving parents in a state of heightened anxiety for their children’s safety. While the likelihood of such an…
Read more →September 6, 2024
Detailed Tips for Supporting Children Struggling in School or with Bullying
Supporting children who are struggling in school or experiencing bullying is crucial for their mental health. Below is an expanded explanation of key tips for helping children…
Read more →October 18, 2023
Guiding Our Children Through Troubling Times
The world can sometimes be a confusing and scary place for kids as well as adults. For our young children, making sense of global upheavals, especially wars, can be incredibly…
Read more →October 7, 2023
Guiding Little Stars: Teaching Kids About School Safety with Love and Light
Sending your precious little one off to school can be a big moment—filled with a mix of pride, nostalgia, and yes, a hint of worry. But fear not! Empowering your child with…
Read more →July 17, 2022
Preventing Child Abuse in Youth Sports
Most children in America will participate in some form of team sports or afterschool activity during their childhood. Playing team sports or participating in other youth…
Read more →July 17, 2022
Mental Health Activities for Young Children
Let's face it. The news is filled with stories of school shootings, shooters at the mall, subways and other public areas. Your child is seeing and hearing all of this and some…
Read more →June 14, 2022
Steps To Help Your Child Deal With Anxiety
Childhood anxiety can manifest as the result of many different scenarios. Let’s take the past couple of years as an example. What are kids seeing and hearing on the news daily?…
Read more →June 14, 2022
What Does Anxiety Look Like In a Child?
When most parents think of childhood anxiety, they picture a young child who is always crying or biting their fingernails, constantly making excuses as to why they can’t do…
Read more →April 28, 2022
Trusted Adults versus Tricksters
Parents should start talking about personal safety and “strangers” as early as possible with their child. A child who has been empowered with safety knowledge is less likely to…
Read more →August 10, 2021
Child ID Theft Prevention
Most parents don’t think about their child’s credit file while their child is young. Parent’s days are filled with ensuring their child’s physical safety and providing…
Read more →May 26, 2021
How To Freeze Your Child’s Credit Report
Since January 1, 2016, parents have the ability to place a security freeze on their child’s credit report. A security or credit freeze is one of the best ways a parent can…
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