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Internet Safety For Kids

Posted by: Joyce in teenagers, internet safety, cyberbullying on Jun 02, 2008

Teenagers and Abuse

Posted by: Joyce in teenagers, sexual abuse, education, child abuse on May 30, 2008

Who really knows what teenagers want? Here's waht I found out today that is fascinating.

The #1 concern for teenagers is abuse. How do I stop it. How do I respond to it. What would I do if it happened to me? I know I'm a child safety expert but I never would have thought that.

I also found out the #2 concern for them is, how to handle abuse that happens to someone they know. I found this out from

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls

Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC

ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.