by Rania Mankarious | Jul 9, 2017 | Blog
We all do our best to stay abreast of the ever-changing risks facing our children in this ever-changing world. Keeping up with the launch of new technology alone will keep you busy. That said, when news recently broke that America’s deadliest drug was found on...
by Rania Mankarious | Jul 2, 2017 | Blog
This public safety mother is a little annoyed this morning. There’s a part of me that wishes I could take on the social media platform creators one by one. They are the tool by which our children live (and they know it) yet they continue to make changes to their...
by Rania Mankarious | Jun 25, 2017 | Blog
You know it – kids literally live their lives via technology. There isn’t a teen out there that isn’t stuck to a gadget – constantly surfing, tagging, liking or sharing, taking photos, commenting and texting. Their cyber world allows them...
by Rania Mankarious | Jun 18, 2017 | Blog
It was 35 years ago but I remember it like it was yesterday. We were standing on the sandy beaches of Cape Cod. Not old enough to go in alone and sensing I was afraid, I remember my father scooping me up in his arms: “I’m with you, don’t worry, we...
by astoundz | Jun 12, 2017 | Blog
Written by Aoi* I can testify that in my own school, that as soon as this show came out there was talk everywhere. I heard a number of things despite not seeing it myself. However I am a film buff, and I see why people my age love this show and why many adults are so...
by Rania Mankarious | Jun 11, 2017 | Blog
I’m winding down a week in Boston with family. One conversation that always flares up when I am home is the car seat, booster seat and seatbelt issue. Here’s how it always goes: My youngest: “I don’t want to be in the car seat, I want to look...
by Rania Mankarious | Jun 4, 2017 | Blog
I’ve written about this series before and many have heard about it. In a typical news fashion way, the national conversations have flared up, mainstream news has covered it and moved on. But the realities of the 13 Reasons Why and the risks of suicide amongst everyday...
by Rania Mankarious | May 26, 2017 | Blog
For them, it’s literally the most wonderful time of the year. Gone are the rushed mornings, the panic over assignments, class projects and tests. At least for a few months. It’s a time to stop, take a breath, and relax, for the kids and the entire family. That said,...
by astoundz | May 23, 2017 | Blog
Crime Stoppers of Houston started their morning on Friday, May 19threporting two different arrests in hit and runs in the Houston area thanks to anonymous tipsters. This press conference highlighted the two drivers, victims, and the stories behind their cases. Crime...
by astoundz | May 22, 2017 | Blog
Exploitation of the elderly has always existed and only in the past few decades has it been recognized as an epidemic as more tragic stories surface into the spotlight. Today, exploitation of the elderly is a very prevalent problem wherein the perpetrators are usually...