Earlier this month, we discussed teaching your children about strangers. When it comes to children with autism, however, you may need to adjust how you teach your child and what you say. Older children with autism are typically anxious and fearful, but at least one...
Childhelp’s story begins back in the 1950’s with Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson. Both Hollywood actresses were picked for a government-sponsored goodwill tour. Their philanthropic pursuits sparked when they were on tour in Tokyo after a large storm hit. In addition...
Safer Internet Day is celebrated in various ways worldwide in the month of February. Led by Connect Safely, in the US, February 8th is a day dedicated to education and raising awareness around creating a safer, kinder, and more inclusive internet experience for all....
Stranger danger as a phrase originated in the 1960s when the US began to run a series of child safety campaigns. The phrase quickly grew into a common way of warning children about the dangers of people they didn’t know. McGruff the Crime Dog became the most notable...