Child Safety

Why do current medical guidelines insist that cosleeping is unsafe? What is the difference between SIDS and SUID, and are they related to cosleeping? What should parents do to make a safe sleep space for their infant? If a family chooses to cosleep, how should they respond to reproach from friends, family, or medical professionals? In Safe Infant Sleep, the world's authority on cosleeping breaks down the complicated political and social aspects of sleep safety, exposes common misconceptions, and compares current recommendations to hard science.

Break Free from the Chains of Anxiety and Embrace Lasting Love, even if you've struggled with insecurity and emotional dependency for years Are you exhausted from constantly fearing abandonment or overthinking every aspect of your relationships? Do you find it challenging to trust your partners without feeling vulnerable? Perhaps you are dependent on reassurance or feel trapped in a cycle of emotional reactivity. If any of these resonate with you, you're not alone. Many adults today grapple with the complexities of anxious attachment, feeling isolated and unsure of where to turn for help. ...

'FOR THE TAKING' is the remarkable story of rising sci-fi author Donnalee Vodka's life (Don Vodka), and takes the reader on an adventure that stretches across the entire country. Sometimes heart-wrenching and sad, and at other times light and uplifting. Defying the odds, Donnalee survived and managed to fill her seventeen years with Forrest Gump-like twists and turns along the way. From the desert of Nevada, to a circus life in Toledo, to Hollywood and Beverly Hills, across the ocean to Hawaii, and finally back to the mainland—was she running from a nightmare, or chasing a dream? To know ...

In today’s digital age, the internet is an integral part of children’s lives. From social media interactions and online games to virtual classrooms and chat apps, children are exposed to various online environments where they can learn, play, and communicate. However, navigating these digital spaces safely can be challenging for young minds still learning how to manage their online behavior and protect their personal information. “Safe and Smart: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Kids' Online Behavior” is the ultimate resource for ensuring your child’s online safety and fostering ...

Most of the true crime genre centers around the gritty and bloody world of homicide, serial killers and those crimes that are sensationalized in the media. But what about the crimes that take place behind the keyboard, impacting hundreds of thousands of the most vulnerable and innocent victims? Since the popular Dateline show To Catch a Predator, very little attention has been provided to pull back the veil of secrecy surrounding internet crimes against children. Until now. Go down the electronic rabbit hole through a series of true cases conducted revolving around the world of child ...

Gun ownership is a tremendous responsibility that requires you possess the knowledge, skills and attitude for safe gun handling. The Gun Safety handbook is a comprehensive no-nonsense guide for anyone who owns a gun or is considering buying a firearm for home defense or personal protection. In this book, world-renowned self defense expert Sammy Franco addresses some of the following important topics: the pros and cons of gun ownership, questions to ask yourself before buying a gun, how and where to purchase guns, the gun safety rules, dealing with children and guns, firearm basics, types of...

In 2017, seven-year-old Ava in South Carolina wrote a letter to Tyshaun, an eight-year-old boy from Washington, DC. She asked him to be her pen pal; Ava thought they could help each other. The kids had a tragic connection - both were traumatized by gun violence. Ava’s best friend had been killed in a campus shooting at her elementary school, and Tyshaun’s father had been shot to death outside of the boy’s elementary school. Ava’s and Tyshaun’s stories are extraordinary, but not unique.

In his groundbreaking best seller The Gift of Fear, Gavin de Becker showed millions of readers that, like every creature on earth, human beings can predict violent behavior. Now, in this exclusive audio presentation of Protecting the Gift, de Becker empowers parents to fully trust their own intuition when it comes to their children's safety. In this indispensable resource, de Becker provides keen insights into the behavior and strategies of predators. He offers practical new steps to enhance children's safety at every age level: specific questions parents can ask to effectively screen and evaluate babysitters, daycare services, schools, and doctors; a "Test of 12" safety skills children need before being alone in public; warning signs to help parents protect children from sexual abuse; and how to keep teenage girls and boys from unsafe situations with peers and adults. De Becker also shatters the myth that rules like "Never talk to strangers" will keep your children safe. By showing what danger really looks like - as opposed to what we might imagine it looks like - de Becker gives parents freedom from many common worries and unwarranted fears.

Security and safety challenges rank among the most pressing issues of human society of all times. There are numerous books and video courses about self-defense that cover various scenarios from hand to hand combat to fire arms. All these courses teach how to survive violent attack and offer wide variety of techniques and approaches to the problem of self-defense. Best way of self-defense is when attack never happens. While practicing martial arts and tactical shooting is certainly good, actual fighting is the last resort and it represents only 2% of complete self-defense strategy. ...

Through the open dialogue of My Body, My Boundaries, tough conversations become easier! The boundaries book offers real-life examples for navigating interactions with both peers and adults. Jacob and Sophie’s story shows how kids can set boundaries and respect others.

Unlock Your Child's Potential: Grasp the Mastering Practical Life Skills for Kids... even if you've tried everything else! Parents, are you feeling overwhelmed about how best to prepare your child for the challenges life has to offer? Do you worry that your child won't develop the skills they need to sail smoothly through life? Do you feel that your child's academic curriculum doesn't fully equip them with the practical life skills they need? As a parent, it's natural to want the best for your child, including the ability to handle whatever life might throw their way.

If a strange character offers you a gift in an online game, do you know what to do? Don’t worry if you don’t. This book is here to help! Learn tech-savvy ways to keep your game sites safe without taking away all the fun!

Every parent's nightmare... It happens in an instant. A fall, a splash, a moment of inattention. 'Lessons from the Sky' shares gripping true stories from air medical transport, revealing the everyday dangers that threaten young children. Flight nurse practitioner David Kaniecki and his colleagues have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of childhood accidents – the frantic calls, the desperate races against time, the mix of relief and heartbreak in the faces of parents. In this book, they share those stories, offering valuable insights to help you prevent these tragedies.

In a world where our lives are increasingly intertwined with technology, ensuring your digital security is not just an option—it's a necessity. The internet is a remarkable place filled with opportunities, but it also comes with its share of risks. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to "The Beginner's Guide to Cybersecurity", an essential eBook that empowers you with the knowledge and tools to protect yourself and your digital world. 🔒 Why This eBook is a Must-Have: Comprehensive Guidance: Discover a wealth of insights covering a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from password ...

Each year, more than 250 hikers need assistance at the Grand Canyon. If you plan ahead and use safety smarts, you can avoid becoming number 251! And you can have a great hiking adventure.

Whether you have dreams of entering shooting competitions, or perhaps you are considering becoming a hunter, this book is for you. You may want to start collecting antique firearms, or shoot clay pigeons one day, but whatever your thoughts may be, talk honestly with your parents, read through this amazing book, and take the twenty-question quiz at the end. You will not be disappointed, and it will be the start of your amazing journey.

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids is a book about presenting the concepts of situational awareness to children (ages 5 to 12) in a way that will keep them engaged and help them take an active role in their own personal security. This book will show you how to use fun, interactive games to build situational awareness skills. Whether you're a parent, relative, or work in the childcare industry, the things you impart upon children will have a lasting impact on the way they live their lives. Nowhere is this more important than in the area of personal safety.

Why is it important to wash your food and hands? What are bacteria? When should food be placed into the refrigerator? Listen to Food Safety to find the answers to these questions and more. By learning a few rules, you can make sure your food is safe to eat.

If you or your children sustain an injury, you need to know what to do and how to go about getting help. Do you think every ski instructor knows what to do? Yes, they do (or at least they should). However, you are ultimately responsible for limiting the degree of injuries wherever possible. You may not be aware of how to go about this, and I am convinced that even some ski instructors would struggle in such a situation. In this book you will find rules and techniques to help reduce the risk of injury for you and loved ones. No matter if you are a beginner or an expert, if you go skiing or ...

Every parent must navigate the tricky situation of teaching kids about personal boundaries in a healthy, age-appropriate manner. Finding the right personal safety books to do it, however, just got easier with this book about personal space. Little Nick’s story is a consent book for parents to listen to with their little boys and girls. In this boundaries for kids book, Little Nick experiences several situations that make him uncomfortable, but once he tells his parents, he gains new ways to address the situations.