For the vast majority of parents, this is one of your worst parenting nightmares come true. You have just received a phone call from your child’s teacher to come to school for a meeting. He or she wants to discuss your child’s bullying problem. No, your child is not being bullied, which would be awful, […]
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Hurricane Survival Guide
Though we can’t control the dangers a hurricane can bring, we can only control the way we can be properly prepared for one. By ensuring your family and pets are equipped for this situation, you have the best chance of making sure everyone is safe and surviving the hurricane aftermath. Plan a Smart Escape One […]
Read More...Drones and Your Privacy: What You Need to Know
The FAA (Federal Aviation Association) reported 1.1 million drones registered with the organization by the end of 2017, and they predict the numbers to increase to about 3.1 million by the end of 2022. Drones are used for various reasons, including industrial inspection, real estate images, and agriculture. The fact that drones can be easily […]
Read More...A Parent’s Guide to Bullying Prevention
Bullying might not be every child’s worst nightmare, but it’s definitely up there. And it’s no different for those of us who are parents. Unfortunately, for many, bullying is a harsh reality. Just take a look at some of the statistics: on average, a child is bullied every 7 minutes. You know what’s really scary? […]
Read More...Cybersecurity 101: How to Keep Your Children Safe Online
With summer vacation officially over and the new school year in full swing, parents need to remember the importance of cybersecurity when it comes to keeping our children safe. When we think about cybersecurity, our minds usually conjure up images of massive conglomerates with server rooms and a team of dedicated cybersecurity engineers. And while […]
Read More...How To Prepare For a Wildfire
Wildfires can be extremely dangerous because they start and spread quickly. Unfortunately, the most common cause of wildfires is mistakes made by people. It only takes a moment for a careless accident to turn into a disaster. Even if you live outside of areas where recent major wildfires have hit the news, it’s a great […]
Read More...5 Ways to Stay Safe During Windstorms
Windstorms are more common than you think, and they can cause massive amounts of damage. If you have experienced a windstorm already or your property was in the path of a serious windstorm, then you know the devastating effect it can have. There’s flying debris, structure damage including roofs, walls and even broken windows, to […]
Read More...What to Do During a Tornado
Imagine this…you’re sitting watching your favorite television show, your cell phone starts to beep loudly and then your favorite show is now the weather guy telling you to take shelter. What should you do? We want you to have the best chance of survival in any situation. A tornado is a scary thing no one […]
Read More...10 Identity Theft Protection Tips You Need to Know
Identity theft is a crime in which someone fraudulently and illegally uses someone else’s personal and identifiable information, such as a driver’s license or Social Security number, for the purposes of impersonating that individual and/or as a means of obtaining money or credit. People from nearly all generations, regions, and backgrounds have been victims of […]
Read More...Preparing Your Child for an Active Shooter Scenario
We look forward to preparing our children for exciting milestones, such as going to school, birthdays or riding a bike. Other events are more difficult – like the death of a pet or moving to a new neighborhood. One scenario we need to address is an active shooter situation. An active shooter is a person […]
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