August 21, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
A recent study found that many of the agencies surveyed were not doing enough to screen their employees before hiring them.
June 11, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
Facebook is testing new ways to allow children under 13 on their social network.
June 04, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
Understand the steps parents should do in order to pick a babysitter
May 22, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
A recent survey showed that while many parents can understand and appreciate the power of social networks for their children, there is quite a bit of trepidation regarding the dangers social networks can pose.
April 24, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
Pennsylvania legislators are working to pass a bill that would require background checks for all school employees and prevent the transfer of teachers facing sexual misconduct charges to other school districts.
April 17, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
What are the pros and cons to letting your child establish a Facebook account?
April 03, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
Three Texas schools that employed a teacher accused of theft have admitted that teacher did not take fingerprint background check due to loophole in a Texas law.
March 27, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
Iowa Legislature attempting to pass bill that would require background checks for all school employees.
March 21, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
A nanny in California has been accused of molesting at least eight victims with more possibly to come.
March 15, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
Government and the communities they represent are enacting tough new measures to help prevent bullying in schools and protect children from bullying.
March 06, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
A teacher in Los Angeles remained on the job despite the fact he was under investigation for sexual misconduct 4 times over an 8 year span.
February 28, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
New Pennsylvania law placing tighter restrictions on who may work in schools is being challenged by current employees.
February 21, 2012 by Chris Cornwell
Children
want to connect to their world and their friends online. What are the first steps as a parent to teach
and protect them as they surf the net?
February 07, 2012 by Sharon Zaleski
Teen drivers need to understand texting while driving can be deadly. Distracted driving is a big problem. Learn about available driving apps that can help teens who text and drive.
February 06, 2012 by Sharon Zaleski
The Maryland Department of Education’s Division of Early Childhood Development has launched a new website to help consumers make better choices. The site provides child care licensing inspection reports conducted since January 2011. Learn more.
January 18, 2012 by Sharon Zaleski
A new study of 500 social media users say they monitor their kids on Facebook to help keep children safe.
December 20, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Too many kids are being bullied. It’s time to help stop bullying to protect our kids.
December 08, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Learn some web safety tips for your teens as they use social networking websites in their daily lives.
November 10, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Teenage driving mixed with texting while driving can be deadly. Texting and driving don’t mix and driver education and safety tips for driving are so important.
November 03, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Are you looking for a good daycare center for your child? Make sure the daycare provides quality childcare and conducts criminal background checks on its employees. Plus, find out if the daycare you’re looking at meets your standards.
October 25, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Learn the facts about bullying, what is bullying and the types of bullying and how you can help prevent it.
October 12, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
If you’re going to hire a nanny, basically you become an employer. Learn how to hire a nanny by following the laws and running a criminal history check.
October 12, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Get 10 internet safety tips to help keep your kids safe online. Be proactive. Learn about online safety and how staying safe online will help your entire family.
September 27, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Mom and Dad are often the source of money for teenagers. Learn some tips and advice to teenagers can manage money wisely.
September 15, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
The Child Care Assistance Program in Illinois has sex offenders who are allowed to be childcare providers. Some don’t have to have a background check, either.
September 01, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
It’s time for back to school. Are your kids getting a new lunch box or eating a school lunch? Learn how a balanced diet and proper nutrition can help them throughout the school year.
September 01, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
A babysitter in Florida decided to ride in the back of a pick-up truck with a baby boy in a stroller and now faces charges of child endangerment.
August 19, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Statistics show that parents use the internet and Facebook to spy on their kid’s social media and online activity.
August 11, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
It’s almost time for a new school year, and here are some school shopping tips to help you spend less money when shopping for school supplies.
August 03, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
If you’re having your first baby, you want as much information possible to be ready and keep your new baby safe. Take a quiz to help keep your baby safe and get a checklist so you’re prepared!
July 20, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Make sure your babysitter has a background check, they don’t have a criminal record, and they’re qualified and caring.
July 12, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Thieves can steal your child’s personal information. Learn how to protect their social security number so they aren’t another victim of child identity theft.
July 05, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Cyber bulling can be every bit as dangerous as bullying. Help your kids avoid it by learning what cyber bullying is all about and cyber bullying facts to help your kids.
July 01, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Learn to recognize the warning signs of a bad daycare center so the child care facility you choose provides quality care.
June 21, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Before your teen driver gets behind the wheel make sure they aren’t texting while driving and have learned safe driving tips.
June 01, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
There are 2 new laws for Colorado schools to help protect students from people convicted of felonies, and all school contractors must have a criminal background check.
May 26, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
California is looking to make a new law called the Social Networking Privacy Act to help create social network privacy rules to help keep children safer.
May 19, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Looking for a good summer camp program for your child? You want them to have fun, but stay safe too. Good youth summer camps are out there, so we’re giving you some free tips to help you find the right one for you and your family.
May 13, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
You
want your kids to have fun teen dating experiences, but stay safe at the same
time. Teenage dating violence does happen, so you need to do your research,
know what the warning signs are and talk to your kids about how to prevent teen
violence.
April 21, 2011 by Sharon Zaleski
Thinking about putting your child in a daycare run out of someone’s home? If you are, here’s some free childcare information you can use!
April 15, 2011 by Jason Koeppe
So after reading the story of the mom who jumped on a bus to take on a bus driver who had joined the kids in bullying and picking on her daughter I must admit I was shocked when I learned that for doing so, she had the police standing behind her threatening her with a taser.
Seem harsh to you?
April 04, 2011 by Jason Koeppe
Did you know that social media is helping authorities locate missing children with an alarming success rate?
March 23, 2011 by Jason Koeppe
New legislation has just been passed in the house that aims to protect kids in Oklahoma. On March 9th, 2011 the House of Representatives passed a bill that would require...
March 11, 2011 by Jason Koeppe
One of the social networks that's been getting a particularly bad rap for being a place where bullies can and do thrive is Formspring. Well, not anymore. The startup announced Thursday, March 10th that it was partnering with MIT's Media Lab to...
March 11, 2011 by Jason Koeppe
The White House is taking a stand in the fight against bullying by spearheading a social media campaign and launching a new website. Learn more...
March 03, 2011 by Jason Koeppe
Helping you protect yourself and your loved ones is why IntelliCorp InTouch exists. We recently became aware of some disturbing incidents on two of the biggest internet childcare network sites...
February 17, 2011 by Jason Koeppe
Here’s something I’ve never heard of that you need to know. If you have a child 6 or under, they shouldn’t view 3D images for long periods of time due to the fact that it could have adverse effects on the...
February 09, 2011 by Jason Koeppe
Since helping you keep your kids safe is a priority for us at IntelliCorp InTouch, I couldn't help but write a quick post to let parents know of something I’ve been seeing lately that is quite disturbing.
It's potentially harmful...
January 31, 2011 by Jason Koeppe
Great low cost and free resources to help you monitor and block online content to keep your kids safe.
June 28, 2010 by Jason Koeppe
Baby proofing your home is a learning experience, whether you are a new mom or a pro. Every child seems to know right where to find trouble, and keeping your child safe could be easier than you think