A good deal of safety, for both kids and adults, stems from the fact that you project self-confidence. Many victims, whether being one from a bully at school, the office intimidator or the mugger, project weakness in their personas. Having low self-esteem does not necessarily mean you will be a victim, but it definitely stacks the odds in your favor that you could unwittingly be setting yourself up as one.
We know that sexual predators search for the child that they see as weak, sad and unhappy. It's the kid with the shuffling feet, head drooping and eyes fixed to the ground. It's the child that appears they are in need of a friend. The predator wants an easy target when the time is "right."
For the most part, predators are not interested in any kind of visible, noisy or public struggle that brings attention to their nefarious deeds.
In the A, B, C's of child safety, "B" is for behavior. Behavior. If there ever is a bad "B word" when it comes to raising kids, it could just be "Behavior." Thinking about controlling the behavior of even the youngest child can be a daunting task for a parent. It becomes much easier if you think about controlling behavior in terms of teaching your child the appropriate response to life's situations.
Parents like a night out. Mom enjoys the Spa with friends. Dad may play cards. Together they may head to dinner and a movie. Any of these activities may require you to hire a babysitter. Here are some safety tips for you when hiring a babysitter. They will give you and your babysitter an extra measure of safety and confidence.
Just about all of us grow up watching the fireworks and parades after a day of family bar-b-ques, swimming and picnics. Here are a few safety reminders for you, your family and your children for a safe and happy holiday.
At the pool or lake, even for parade viewing, makes sure you have plenty of sunscreen.
Your child has two brains. Yes, as a parent you may feel they may not even have one. However, we do think, despite the scientific evidence, that kids, all of us for that matter, have two brains.
There is one in their head and one in their belly. We call the one in the belly the Belly Brain. It's the one brain in their belly, the Belly Brain, that in safety, is the more important of the two.
Confident kids are safer kids. It's common sense and no special safety secret. Kids who are confident are naturally less of a target for predators and criminals, even the bullies at school.
Confidence belies and underlying, subconscious message that says, "I'm not easy. I'm not going down." Confidence takes care of thwarting the majority of potential threats from other people your child can face.
As a parent, your child's safety from sexual predators depends on you. Your know that, especially when they are young, you are always there to protect them.
As your child grows, they need to learn various safety techniques so they can begin to keep themselves safe. Even the youngest of children need to begin to learn these skills, kids as young as four years old.
We knwow that certain things, confidence, empowerment, positive praise (what we call 'catch them being good') and listening skills are four important elements in teaching your child to keep themselves safe.
"Repetition" is the fifth and final secret to teaching kids to keep themselves safe. This last Secret is probably the most important of all.
Today's world is a dangerous place. Today's dangerous world is very different than anything seen before. It's dangerous for adults. It is very dangerous for our precious children. This sad truth is a reality however, one that you must accept and deal with in order to keep your child safe from sexual predators.
Many parents today just don't know how to keep their kids safe in a modern world.
JM Jackson is a fitness, health and weight loss consultant in northern Califormia. For more information see 
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