Bullying is no longer just the biggest kid on the playground. What once was stealing lunch money or the classic ‘kick me’ sign has evolved. We call it 'cyberbullying'. Victims are no longer 'safe' once they get home because the source of their torment lives in their pocket.
Technology has changed our world in amazing ways, making our lives easier and more connected. From talking to friends across the globe to learning new things online, the benefits are incredible. However, with these great advantages come a extensive amount of risks, especially for children.
Last week we talked about a few ways to educate our children on ways to help prevent child abuse and equip them with skills to report it. This week we’re going to continue with those tips to make sure that our children remain safe and well-educated.
It's essential for both daycare providers and parents to acknowledge their responsibility of maintaining child safety in day care facilities. Daycare centers play a pivotal role in the lives of countless families, providing a secure and nurturing environment for children while their parents work.
Sometimes it feels like our spouses or loved ones are hiding something from us. As humans we all have our own quirks, but when your nearest and dearest is suffering in silence from childhood sexual abuse it may not be something they’re willing to talk about or even acknowledge.
In recent years, especially with the virality of the #MeToo movement, there has been a growing awareness and advocacy surrounding child sex abuse in both the online and real world spheres. However, not every survivor is still a child. Men and women live in silence for decades while dealing with the trauma that stems from these heinous crimes.
As a parent, you try to be a friend, protector, teacher – in short, everything for your children. It is easy to say that you are always going to be there if they need help, but sometimes you child may feel that there are certain things they are unable to tell you.