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Stranger Danger

SAFETY BUZZ / By Brenda Zofrea

Are you aware of the dangers children face growing up today? Do you believe most strangers are good and would not hurt a child? Have you discussed with your grandchildren unsafe behaviors (action and words) that may put them in harm’s way? Have you [...]

Kid-safe shopping

By Brenda Zofrea

The holidays are here, and that means many of us will be hitting malls and megastores with children and grandchildren in tow. To help keep your family safe, follow these 10 rules of shopping with children:

1. Make a plan ahead of time to meet at a certain spot if you [...]

Summer Without the Slide

It’s the perfect time to exercise your grandkids’ minds

By Brenda Zofrea

 

Don’t let summer fun mean “summer slide” for your grandkids. Summer slide is the term that refers to the learning gains that children lose when they’re not reading and involved in educational activities over the summer. So why is preventing summer slide [...]

Summer Camp Safety

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It’s time to prepare your grandchild for a safe camping experience

Brenda Zofrea

Summer camp is a 150-year-old tradition that more than 10 million children in the U.S. participate in — and it’s right around the corner. The 2012 Accreditation Standards issued by the American Camping Association mandate staff screenings, criminal background [...]

When in Doubt, Run! The only Good Samaritan is a safe Samaritan

Safety Buzz

Do you know that asking for directions is one of the top five lures used by child predators in attempted abductions? Most victims of kidnappings and non-family abductions involve children between the ages of 10 and 14 and most occur within a quarter mile of the victim’s home; 68 percent involve [...]

Surviving the Holidaze

Our holidays found us missing most of the potholes on the NJ Turnpike, navigating the Big Apple with nary a scratch or dent and breezing through TPA and EWR for two incredibly easy, fairly stress-free flights. Whether it’s around the block or up the East Coast, I don’t take getting from one place to another [...]

Give the Gift of Safety

If you’re like many people ,you’re right in the middle of the shopping frenzy. Are you spending tons of time in your car running from store to store searching for the perfect gift?

Are you hoping, that when you finally find the most thoughtful gift, that it doesn’t bust your budget? Does that special child [...]