Tag Archive: safety of children

Abuse and Uniforms: Don’t Assume

In the news today is a story about a man who has been accused of child pornography. Sadly, he has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America. Parents, I can’t emphasize enough the fact that you must be prudent in making sure that your children are not vulnerable to predators. Think about it this…

Back to School: Bullying Then and Bullying Now

Over the weekend, I was visiting a friend and her young son was watching the Andy Griffith Show. It caught my attention because the story was one that is still pertinent and always will be. During this episode, young Opie was requesting extra milk money from his dad after he had already received it from…

Is Your Child Well Groomed? Please say, “No.”

When I was a kid, being well groomed meant that people had clean and ironed clothes, clean hair that was combed appropriately, shined shoes and if they were male, cleanly shaven. When someone was described as well groomed, it was a compliment. It doesn’t mean the same thing today. The meaning has taken a frightening…