How to Identify A Child Predator Online
This is a guide to identify terms, code words, and symbols used by child predators online. Term: MAP MAP is an acronym for “Minor Attracted Person/People”. It’s also the name of a pedophilic community who have risen on tumblr. It was created in order to...
Great Non-Screen Alternatives for Young Kids During the Holidays
By: Amanda Kimball If you have ever tried to take a piece of candy from a kid, then you know what kind of reaction can occur. A complete meltdown. The same thing can happen when trying to take an electronic device from a child. You’ve seen it in the grocery store or...
Should We Be Our Child’s Friend or a Parent?
By Kami Loyd “There are no rules in this house, I’m not like a regular mom! I’m a cool mom. Right, Regina?” We all remember when Mrs. George says this as her daughter and friends come home from school in the movie Mean Girls. Thankfully, most parents aren’t like Mrs....
Did I Wait Too Long? Starting the Sex Talk with An Older Teen
By Andy Earle When you have a teenager, it’s really easy to keep putting off “the talk” until next weekend. You hope that it will magically become less embarrassing if you ignore it for 9 more days. And then 6 more days. And then 12 more. Sadly, it won’t. In fact,...
