8 Proven Strategies to Safeguard Your Children in a Dangerous World
Raising safe kids: We can create a safe environment for our children to grow and thrive! It was early Saturday morning and I was in the kitchen washing the breakfast dishes when my 2-year-old son, Jonathan, came running into the kitchen. “Mommy, Mommy.” I said, “Just a minute sweetie, I am almost done washing the dishes.” He left and came back just a few moments later. “But Mommy, there is a man at the door.” My heart skipped a beat as I heard his words trail off. I was immed
It’s Not Just the Heat: How Extreme Temperatures Affect Your Mental Health
A recurring vacation theme with our son when he was younger was always, “Can we move here?” I’m sure you will agree—vacations are fun! One year, however, we were visiting the outdoor exhibits in Washington, D.C. during the summer heat. We had our backpack with water and sunscreen, ready for the warm weather—or so we thought. My son kept asking if we could go into the stores. I didn’t think much of it the first time he asked, but I quickly realized the heat was getting to him.