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When in Doubt, Run! The only Good Samaritan is a safe Samaritan

Safety Buzz

Do you know that asking for directions is one of the top five lures used by child predators in attempted abductions? Most victims of kidnappings and non-family abductions involve children between the ages of 10 and 14 and most occur within a quarter mile of the victim’s home; 68 percent involve [...]

Secrecy is Fertile Ground For Abuse

“Get out of there, YOU IDIOT!” boomed a male voice.  Stepping out my front door, I heard his yell blast through the neighborhood. Someone was being abused.

Abuse is more than bruises and violence. This man’s words were emotional abuse: belittling, shaming, name calling, yelling.  But, subtle abuse, like giving the silent treatment, neglect or [...]

Bisphenol A (BPA): A Risk To Your Grandchild?

Have you ever heard of a chemical called BPA? Bisphenol A, more commonly known as BPA, is an industrial chemical that has been used since the 1960s in the manufacture of many hard plastic bottles such as baby bottles and food containers. It is also used in the lining of metal food and beverage cans, [...]

Join Your Grandchildren in the Fight Against Bullying!

Sadly, bullying has become a problem of epidemic proportions for kids everywhere due to new technology and the ability to go viral with the click of a button. If you it was bad when you were a kid, imagine what it’s like now with Facebook, YouTube, and other social media outlets! Well, we think [...]

Shocking Baby Deaths

Do you know how risky it is to fall asleep with a baby in your bed? The city of Milwaukee does. [Details at wisn.com]. Co-sleeping is the leading cause of infant deaths in that city, which recently launched a campaign to reduce the infant mortality rate.

Additional 2011 news stories from wisn.com on Milwaukee’s tragic [...]

A Safer World For Our Grandchildren Starts Here

We invite you to join GRAND in keeping our grandkids safe

Who would have thought that teaching my own child some of the most common lines and lures used by predators would lead to a whole new passion and career! When I saw how my own son was protected by the knowledge I passed onto [...]

Toxic Chemicals Found in Crib Mattresses

Washington, D.C. – A new report just released  by Clean and Healthy New York finds a significant portion of the crib mattresses in the U.S. market contain one or more chemicals of concern. The report titled The Mattress Matters: Protecting Babies While They Sleep, also finds that a number of mattress makers have made significant [...]