Back To School Safety Tips
Students will be heading back to school soon. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate new schedules, new activities, and new caregivers:
Love does not seek to harm
Being a teenager is hard. We all remember bits and pieces of our own experience. Being a teenager now is a whole different world with new challenges and more danger. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and today we are going to talk about the facts. The month of love is bound to bring […]
Loves You…Loves You Not
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and statistics tell us that 1 in 3 high school age girls who are in a dating relationship are experiencing abuse.
It wasn’t a stranger….
“It wasn’t a stranger, it was Uncle John.” Those words from a child have the power to turn worlds upside down, and the response of the trusted adult in that moment can make all the difference. The data speaks for itself: More than 90% of the time when a child is sexually abused, they know […]
Safe Holiday Shopping
The holiday shopping season officially starts on Black Friday, and while you’re shopping for holiday gifts, criminals will be shopping for victims.
Summer Vacation Safety
Summer vacation….YAY! If you’re planning a trip with the family this summer, Revved up Kids suggests these tips to ensure it’s enjoyable and SAFE: Take a daily photo of the kids. This serves two purposes. One, you’ll have great photo memories and two, if your child gets separated from you, you’ll have a current pic […]
If I Had A Parenting Do-Over
Reflections from Alli Neal, Co-founder of Revved Up Kids Ever wish you could have a parenting do-over? We founded Revved Up Kids in 2010, when our children were 14 and 10 years old. Learning about the frequency of sexual abuse and exploitation was chilling (and back then NO ONE was talking about trafficking!), and it […]
Talking to kids about sexual abuse
What to say and when to say it – talking with your kids about sex and sexual abuse Body safety and sexual abuse are topics that most parents would prefer to avoid, but they are a necessary part of any family conversation about safety and about sex. So what should you say, and when? Here […]
Understanding The Algorithm
Algorithms: An overview Everyone has heard of algorithms, but how many of us truly understand what’s behind them? And why is it important to understand? The short answer is algorithms have the ability to shape what we believe to be true, and to influence our opinions about ourselves and others. Nowhere is this more prevalent […]
Summer Camp Safety
Is your child’s summer camp provider focused on safety? Summer camp is a rite of passage for many children and a source of fond memories for many adults! Whether it’s a day camp, a bible camp or a sleepaway camp, your child’s safety should be top of mind for the provider. Here are some tips […]