According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline website, human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Missouri. I believe that my granddaughter was almost a victim of human trafficking. My daughter-in-law and three children visited Worlds of Fun one day last Fall. They were accompanied by a friend and her husband. My two older grandchildren got in line to ride a children’s ride. My daughter-in-law was putting the baby in the stroller when she caught sight of a lady running her fingers through my granddaughter’s hair, who was standing in line. The lady grabbed my granddaughter’s hand and started walking away. My daughter-in-law and her friend’s husband ran after the woman. Her friend stayed with the baby and my grandson. At the same time, a man came running toward the woman saying, “That’s not our child.” My granddaughter was rescued by my daughter-in-law and her friend’s husband. The woman and man dispersed in the crowd. The incident was reported to security at Worlds of Fun. They said when someone is seen trying to take a child, they come up with a phrase that makes is look like it was a mistake (that’s not our child). My daughter-in-law was quite shaken by what had happened. She tells her children to stay close by her side. If they are grocery shopping, they hold onto the cart. If they are on a playground, she keeps a constant eye on them. She knows what could happen. According to the FBI’s National Crime Information Center, in 2017 there were 464,324 entries for missing children. (These included endangered runaways, family abductions, missing young adults, non-family abductions, and other lost or missing children.) Click HERE for an article that gives information to help prevent your child from going missing. Haga clik, AQUI para un artículo que le da informácion para prevenir un secuestre de su hijo(a). Sparky the Fire Dog is the National Spokesman for the NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association). He has his own website, which includes a huge variety of activities, games and videos geared towards teaching you and your child all about Fire Safety! Click on his name or picture to follow the link! After you visit the website, comment below your child's favorite activity!
Did you know that this week is National Fire Prevention Week for 2018? Here are some things to do to potentially prevent a home fire, or at the very least, minimize loss. One thing I have learned is that FIRES HAPPEN. They can happen to anyone at any time. Check out the TOP 10 causes of house fires in the United States.
8 Space Heater Safety Tips Monday, October 1st was National Child Health Day! Check out the excellent graphic below to help your child live a healthy life that is as simple as 1. 2. 3. Take a minute to read through them all and reflect on how many of these you are doing well. Where might you improve?
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