Older children tend to be kidnapping targets because they tend to be less supervised. Encourage your children to always travel with a group.

Kids targeted in abduction attempts are often preteens and teens in middle grades. Kids must be aware and run and scream if an attempt is made.

Kids spend more time in cars going from one indoor activity to another than being outside in nature. Children should still enjoy the woods, playing outside w/friends, or climbing a tree.

Being indoors all the time can be bad for kids. It can lead to chronic conditions such as obesity, asthma, ADHD, and vitamin D deficiency.

Do not send electronics and valuables to school. They tend to disappear quickly never to be seen again.

A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.

Students need a dedicated homework space. It should be clutter-free and quiet. It should be away from the television and other kids playing (such as brothers and sisters).

Kids homework spaces should have all supplies needed to work independently. This includes markers, pencils, pens, erasers, paper and computer.