A new day is dawning....
Our kids are spending an exorbitant amount of time online; between school work, research, social media, mobile apps and gaming it can seem like our children's lives revolve around likes, loves, shares, comments and screen time.
Ever noticed when you try to interrupt or decrease screen time it's like WWIII? Slammed doors, screaming, silent treatment, rolled eyes and a demand for their phone, laptop, or video game.
We get it - it can leave you feeling frustrated, angry, incompetent and lost - wondering how did this happen? How did my amazing, loving child turn into someone I don't recognize.
You are not alone and is the reason why we are hosting an educational and conversational platform to offer tools, insights, information and some techniques you can use to begin restoring peace in your home all while keeping your kids safe from online predators.
Ever noticed when you try to interrupt or decrease screen time it's like WWIII? Slammed doors, screaming, silent treatment, rolled eyes and a demand for their phone, laptop, or video game.
We get it - it can leave you feeling frustrated, angry, incompetent and lost - wondering how did this happen? How did my amazing, loving child turn into someone I don't recognize.
You are not alone and is the reason why we are hosting an educational and conversational platform to offer tools, insights, information and some techniques you can use to begin restoring peace in your home all while keeping your kids safe from online predators.
The facts are in!
According the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children there were over 85 Million online cyber tips of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) in 2021. Our children are at risk of being taken advantage of now more than ever before!
We are committed to empower you to have courageous conversations to disrupt the cycle and keep your kids safe!
We are committed to empower you to have courageous conversations to disrupt the cycle and keep your kids safe!
We can impact this trend through powerful conversations!
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That is a bold statement, after educating 19,000 youth we have a few things to share that can and will make a difference for you. Hearing from experts and courageous individuals willing to share their wisdom with you.
Our monthly conversations will cover topics like: *Recruitment and grooming tactics used to lure kids in *App's to watch out for *Managing game time *Safe ways to begin conversations *Weening kids off games, videos, apps *Facts about human trafficking *What our youth have to say about all of this |
Fast Facts: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
According to the CDC, ACES are Adverse childhood experiences, or ACE's, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years) and can have long lasting impacts on our children. Left unattended, can linger well into adulthood.
ACEs are common. About 61% of adults surveyed across 25 states reported they had experienced at least one type of ACE before age 18, and nearly 1 in 6 reported they had experienced four or more types of ACEs.
Preventing ACEs could potentially reduce many health conditions. For example, by preventing ACEs, up to 1.9 million heart disease cases and 21 million depression cases could have been potentially avoided.
Some children are at greater risk than others. Women and several racial/ethnic minority groups were at greater risk for experiencing four or more types of ACEs.
ACEs are costly. The economic and social costs to families, communities, and society totals hundreds of billions of dollars each year. A 10% reduction in ACEs in North America could equate to an annual savings of $56 billion.
To learn more, go here to the CDC website for resources and information. Many ACES can be prevented, we just have learn more about the impact and gather tools to reduce trauma in our children's lives.
Once you know, you know and can make a difference in your children living a happy and healthy life.
ACEs are common. About 61% of adults surveyed across 25 states reported they had experienced at least one type of ACE before age 18, and nearly 1 in 6 reported they had experienced four or more types of ACEs.
Preventing ACEs could potentially reduce many health conditions. For example, by preventing ACEs, up to 1.9 million heart disease cases and 21 million depression cases could have been potentially avoided.
Some children are at greater risk than others. Women and several racial/ethnic minority groups were at greater risk for experiencing four or more types of ACEs.
ACEs are costly. The economic and social costs to families, communities, and society totals hundreds of billions of dollars each year. A 10% reduction in ACEs in North America could equate to an annual savings of $56 billion.
To learn more, go here to the CDC website for resources and information. Many ACES can be prevented, we just have learn more about the impact and gather tools to reduce trauma in our children's lives.
Once you know, you know and can make a difference in your children living a happy and healthy life.
Our goal is to provide a safe place to express concerns and find solutions with other parents. This is done in a private zoom line with limited number of participants so you get your questions answered and feel empowered to tackle this new environment we find ourselves in today.
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Practice makes perfect. Our kids didn't come with instruction manuals and the brilliance of an online environment like this, is we can share tips, tools, ideas and some laughs along the way.
Our courses are a guided conversation with information along with opportunities to share in smaller groups insights and new things to try while managing screen time with your kids. Led by our President Jan Edwards, who has thousands of hours in front of teenagers having this exact conversation or one of our highly trained Facilitators and Mission Ambassadors, who have worked side by side with Jan to combat this crime. They will bring you real life scenarios that kids have shared and how to engage in those conversations powerfully and effectively, to keep your kids safe. |
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If you haven't downloaded our parent tool kit yet, please do so. Click here to start the conversations.
These course fill up quickly, so check your calendar as space is limited due the nature of the conversations.
Upcoming Parent Tech Talks are:
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Mark your calendars and join us August 20th and 21st at the Florida Family Expo. You can get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3zuXVmp
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You are not alone.
We are your partners during these most interesting times to help navigate topics we never
planned on talking to our kids about. You will leave with a clear game plan and ideas to try with your kids.
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We are your partners during these most interesting times to help navigate topics we never
planned on talking to our kids about. You will leave with a clear game plan and ideas to try with your kids.
See you soon on our Facebook page!
