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Study finds many caregiver agencies may not be doing enough to screen employees

 by Chris Cornwell

A recent study found that many of the agencies surveyed were not doing enough to screen their employees before hiring them.

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Facebook contemplating allowing kids under 13 on social network

 by Chris Cornwell

Facebook is testing new ways to allow children under 13 on their social network. 

 

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How to find a babysitter that's right for your family

 by Chris Cornwell

Understand the steps parents should do in order to pick a babysitter

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Survey finds parents mixed feelings regarding their children's use of social networks

 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.

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Pennsylvania legislators working to improve background check requirements for school employees

 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.

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Is your Child Ready for a Facebook Account?

 by Chris Cornwell

What are the pros and cons to letting your child establish a Facebook account?

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Teacher Avoids Fingerprint Background Check Due to Texas Law Loophole

 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.

 

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Iowa Legislature Attempting to Mandate Background Checks for all School Employees

 by Chris Cornwell

Iowa Legislature attempting to pass bill that would require background checks for all school employees.

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Nanny accused of moletsting at least eight victims

 by Chris Cornwell

A nanny in California has been accused of molesting at least eight victims with more possibly to come.

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Government and Communites Coming Together to Eliminate Bullying in Schools

 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.

 

 

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Recent News Regarding Teacher Misconduct Reinforces Idea of Background Checks for Schools

 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.

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School Employees Challenging New Pennsylvania Background Check Law

 by Chris Cornwell

New Pennsylvania law placing tighter restrictions on who may work in schools is being challenged by current employees.

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Best Practices to Keep Your Children Safe Online

 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?

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Teen Drivers Texting While Driving Leads To Distracted Driving – Learn About Driving Apps

 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.

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Maryland Website to View Child Care Licensing Reports Now Available

 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.

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Social Media Alert — Keep Children Safe and Monitor Your Kids on Facebook

 by Sharon Zaleski

A new study of 500 social media users say they monitor their kids on Facebook to help keep children safe.

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Help Stop Bullying — Bullied Kids Can Suffer Long Term Effects

 by Sharon Zaleski

Too many kids are being bullied. It’s time to help stop bullying to protect our kids.

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Social Networking Websites Mean Kids Need to Learn Web Safety

 by Sharon Zaleski

Learn some web safety tips for your teens as they use social networking websites in their daily lives.

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Texting While Driving Statistics and Teenage Driving Prompt Texting and Driving Education

 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.

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A Good Daycare That Provides Quality Childcare Conducts Criminal Background Checks

 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.

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What is Bullying? Learn the Facts About Bullying — It’s National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

 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.

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Hire a Nanny Legally and Run a Criminal History Check

 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.

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Internet Safety Tips Help Keep Kids Safe Online

 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.

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Teenagers Should Learn How to Manage Money and Credit Cards

 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.

 

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Sex Offenders Providing Child Care on Illinois Payroll

 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.

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Proper Nutrition and a Balanced Diet Help Your Kids During The School Year

 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.

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Florida Babysitter Charged with Child Endangerment

 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.

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Spying On Kids Using Facebook Is a Parenting Online Activity

 by Sharon Zaleski

Statistics show that parents use the internet and Facebook to spy on their kid’s social media and online activity.

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School Shopping Tips Help You Spend Less Money on School Supplies

 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.

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New Baby On The Way? Get a New Baby Checklist and Take a Quiz!

 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!

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Run a Background Check On Your Babysitter To Keep Your Child Safe

 by Sharon Zaleski

Make sure your babysitter has a background check, they don’t have a criminal record, and they’re qualified and caring.

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Child Identity Theft Is More Common Than You Think — Protect Their Personal Information

 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.

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Cyber Bullying Is Common – Read Cyber Bullying Statistics And Learn Cyber Bulling Facts to Help Keep Your Kids Safe

 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.

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Something Isn’t Quite Right Here With My Child Care Provider — Warning Signs of a Bad Daycare Center

 by Sharon Zaleski

Learn to recognize the warning signs of a bad daycare center so the child care facility you choose provides quality care.

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It's Summer and Teen Drivers Need to Practice Safe Driving Tips

 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.

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2 New Laws for Colorado Schools Protecting Colorado Students from People with Felonies

 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.

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Proposed Social Networking Privacy Act for Social Media Websites

 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.

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Youth Summer Camps Are Right Around The Corner — Tips for Picking A Good Summer Camp Program

 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.

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Teen Dating Violence Happens More Than You Think. Learn What It Is and How To Prevent Teenage Dating Violence and Abuse

 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.

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Free Childcare Tips For Choosing A Home Daycare Provider

 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!  

 

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Bullying Bus Driver Gets Confronted By Mom

 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? 

 

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High Tech Alert Systems To Help Locate Missing Children Using Social Media

 by Jason Koeppe

Did you know that social media is helping authorities locate missing children with an alarming success rate?

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Legislation Aims To Protect Kids In DHS Custody

 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...

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Stop Cyber Bullying Now Says Formspring & MIT

 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...

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Help the White House Stop Cyber Bullying Now on Facebook

 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...

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Warning To Parents About Child Care Network Sites

 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...

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3D Images & Eyesight Development

 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...

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Scary Video Games, Video Game Controversy and the Video Game Rating System - Parents Protect Your Kids

 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...

 

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Computer Protection Software: Blocking Content & Online Monitoring for Kids

 by Jason Koeppe

Great low cost and free resources to help you monitor and block online content to keep your kids safe.

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Baby Proofing Your Home: 7 Baby Proofing Products and Tips To Protect Your Children

 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
 

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