Category Archives: Kids
Practice the Memory Charms
As a follow up to the last post, my girls reminded me that every day as I took them to school we would practice their memory tricks so they would always know their address and my phone numbers. Amazingly enough, … Continue reading
Code Talking
This is not something everyone needs or wants. But under the right circumstances (like being stalked) it can be a useful tip. If you are concerned about being held hostage or kidnaped or otherwise detained against your will, you can … Continue reading
Confrontation
I was talking with a friend of mine recently and he was worried: Seems that he was at a kids soccer game & another parent got upset about something. Rather than talking about it the other parent called my friend … Continue reading
Cell phones with cameras
If your teen has a camera phone and you want to check on them, call & ask them to take pictures of who they are with *right then* and send them to you. only if you have a teenager can … Continue reading
Rant Mode ON:
An issue came up on another listserve I hang out at. The issue was what to do to protect a 6 year old girl who was subjected to “sexual harassment” [sic] when two older boys came up to her on … Continue reading
Tip 5: Hand Signals
Have you ever had the experience of being trapped by a bore at a party? Or maybe, if you go dancing alone, find yourself stuck with an unwanted partner? Or needed to communicate that you were having a problem without … Continue reading
Tip 4: Use a Code Word–part 2
Establish a code word you and your family (including the children) can use to ask for help (like “come get me”). These code words should sound normal but be “different”. For example, a child could tell his dad that Billy … Continue reading
Tip 3: Use a Code Word
Establish a code word to be used if a stranger picks your children up from school or friend’s house. Many people recommend this but almost nobody does it. Worse still, nobody checks with their children to see if they remember … Continue reading
