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SPOTLIGHT ON SAFETY: Safety Tips For The Holiday Season
With the holiday season just around the corner, many families will be busy making their shopping lists and checking them twice! We recommend that you have a talk with your child about safety before heading out to a busy mall this holiday season. Crowds are greater...
Runaways, a Common Issue
Running away is the most frequent reason for adolescents going missing. A runaway occurs when an adolescent leaves their home without permission and without an immediate intention to return. The causes of runaways are numerous but are often associated...
Tips for Enjoyable and Safe Outings
Every year in Canada, dozens of children get lost in public places. This experience is a harrowing one for both the parents and the child. It is so easy for both adults and children to become easily distracted by all the excitement and attractions and it only takes a...
Put The Safety of Children in Your Hands With SIGN4L!
On the morning of May 25th, the Missing Children’s Network commemorated International Missing Children’s Day by holding a press conference at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School where we proudly announced the creation of SIGN4L, an application that can save the...
New neighbourhood Safety Tips
A move can be a stressful time for the whole family, especially for children. Discovering a new neighbourhood is a significant change for a family. It's an exciting period, but it can also bring worries for all family members. Don't hesitate to talk openly about the...
HOME ALONE
As a working parent you may, at times, have to work longer hours and this may require leaving your child alone at home. Before leaving your child alone, you must ask yourself if you have provided him with the skills and information he will need that will prepare him...
Teaching Teens About Healthy Relationships
Setting boundaries is an important part of any relationship and help protect oneself against abuse. Our boundaries reflect our personal values and our self-understanding. Setting boundaries is all about respecting oneself and being respected by others. It is never too...
Respecting Your Child’s Personal Space and Boundaries
An integral part of safety is teaching children about respecting personal boundaries. Individuals who present a risk to children usually begin by breaking down boundaries with them. Setting personal boundaries is about learning to protect and take care of ourselves....
What Parents and Sitters Need to Know
Whether you are returning to work or need a few hours to yourself, leaving your child under the care of someone new can be a daunting task for many parents. Following are some guidelines that can help parents when hiring a babysitter: Invite the sitter to a...