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 36 Million online cyber tips of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) in 2023. 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 get it. Our kiddos are spending so much time on social media app, gaming platforms and other sights,
it's hard to keep up what's new, what's old. What's hip, what's not, all the while trying to help them navigate the wild wild west.
We are here to remind you - should something happen to your kiddos online, it's not your fault.
Or your kids. Their brains are not fully developed. They can not distinguish the nuances of life yet.
Our friends in Canada were interviewed and we wanted to let you know, none of this is your fault or your kids.
Click on the link below and listen in the learn more!
Why sextortion on chat apps is not ‘a parenting problem’
We can impact this trend through powerful conversations!
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That is a bold statement, after educating 36,000 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 |
Articles and powerful information for you to read and share
Child predators are using Discord, a popular app among teens, for sextortion and abductions
Facebook ‘Secretly’ Tracks You and your kids iPhone Location—This Is How To Stop It - Article by Security Expert Zak Doffman
5 Digital Trends that Threaten Children in 2022
Leaked Documents Reveal How Roblox Handles Grooming and Mass Shooting Simulators
Facebook ‘Secretly’ Tracks You and your kids iPhone Location—This Is How To Stop It - Article by Security Expert Zak Doffman
5 Digital Trends that Threaten Children in 2022
Leaked Documents Reveal How Roblox Handles Grooming and Mass Shooting Simulators
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Practice makes perfect. Our kids didn't come with instruction manuals. Neither do we. That's why we designed our Parent Tech Talks to offer information and educational tips to make a difference with our kids.
The conversations are informative, fun and powerful with subject matter experts, community leaders and law enforcement officers all who are on the front line that will offer great data, tips and conversation starters to have the uncomfortable conversations. 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 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.
Parent Tech Talk's will resume in 2025.
If you missed our previous talks, click here, it will take you to our YouTube channel.
Remember, 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 knowledge, ideas and conversation
tips to have with your kids.
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 knowledge, ideas and conversation
tips to have with your kids.
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.
