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Talking with your child about right and wrong may feel easy. But talking about private parts, body changes, and sexual development can feel much harder. You might wonder if something is wrong or if your child has been exposed to something they should not have seen. The good news is that many behaviors like these

When a child is being hurt or abused, speaking up can be hard. Sometimes children are scared. Sometimes they do not have the words to explain what happened. And sometimes adults do not believe them or do not realize that something is wrong. That is why every concern about child abuse matters. The Jerry Sandusky

Smart home devices make life easier. Kids can ask Alexa or Siri to play a song, help with a question, or tell them the weather. But smart devices can also create safety risks. Hackers can sometimes access phones, computers and smart home devices. Kids may be more likely to share personal information, click on unsafe

Preventing child abuse and neglect requires education, strong families, supportive communities, informed professionals, and accessible resources that help adults recognize risks and take action early. Fortunately, families, educators, caregivers, and community organizations have access to national organizations that provide everything from crisis support and prevention education to evidence-based strategies and child-safety tools. Here are 10

Smart devices are everywhere. We use them at home, in the car, at school, and even on our wrists. They can answer questions, help with homework, play music, and keep us connected. That can be helpful. Kids can use technology to learn, study, and explore new ideas. But what happens when we get used to

Children’s Advocacy Centers have always played an important role in helping identify child abuse and maltreatment. But the work does not stop there. Today, we also need to understand how trauma can affect a child and make sure children get the support they need to heal. This is important because the effects of trauma are

Sports are a great way for kids to have fun, make friends, stay active and learn teamwork. But many parents worry about concussions and other brain injuries, especially when their children play contact sports. This doesn’t mean parents should keep kids away from sports like football, rugby or boxing. The benefits of sports can be

As a new school year begins, parents and caregivers have a lot to think about. New teachers, new classrooms, new routines and keeping children safe. Child safety is something we can all work on together. Parents, caregivers, teachers, school staff and children each have a role to play. Here are seven simple safety tips to

Parents often want to do their best at work and at home, but there are only so many hours in a day. A parent may answer a work email while helping with homework. They may think about a work meeting while driving their child to soccer. Or they may take a call from school while

When we think about an absent parent, we often picture someone who has physically left the family: a parent who lives far away, rarely visits, or is no longer part of the household. But parental absence isn’t always physical. Sometimes, a parent can be sitting right beside their child and still feel miles away. An