Keeping Them Safe

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Recently a day care worker in Tallahassee, Florida, took action to protect children in her care when she noticed a man in a parked van taking photos of the children outside. In response, she took the children inside and locked the gate. The response from her management and the parents was not supportive of her actions. How do we, as Alert Adults, take the actions necessary to protect children without raising the ire of other adults in the environment?

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Sometimes it is important to stop and listen to the story of someone who was groomed and molested in front of a whole crowd of people who thought they were doing something good for him - because they could not see the risk. Being an Alert Adult takes something. We have to focus, practice, and have the courage to take action. Joseph's story of what happened and how it came about is a reminder of why we bother to become a part of this effort - becoming an Alert Adult.

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Research on the real value of in person friends vs. online friends and what adolescents believe can help us help them develop into healthy functioning adults. They rely on social media. Let's use social media to cultivate and nurture all our adolescents growing up to be responsible adults, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community.

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This episode provides some easy to follow guidelines for a "safe" and magical trip to visit Santa. There are tips for parents, guardians, and grandparents about how to ensure the visit is as magical as it can be and tips for Santa to ensure that there is no worry for the parents who bring their children.

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This episode reminds us of the responsibilities of being an adult sponsor for an event for a group of young people. We consider what to think about before you go and how to approach the whole event in a way that ensures both safety and fun for all concerned.