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Family Safety on the Internet - by Wes Fessler
Keeping kids safe on the web requires parents to use a planned approach that allows them to understand internet risks, to be involved with their children’s internet use, and to use tools to reduce risks.

Family Bike Riding: Health and Safety - by Wes Fessler
Family bike rides are a great way to burn off some energy and have fun with your family. Bike riding is a good way to get your family out of the house for a while. Whether your ride is part of a far away vacation, or a daily jaunt around town, riding as a family can be much more fun than riding alone.

A few ideas and safety tips can help assure that your rides are enjoyable and that you are prepared for any unpleasant surprises.

Road Signs and Street Safety for Kids - by Wes Fessler
Knowing about road signs can help everyone to be safer when on or near the street. Learn about the different types of road signs, their shapes, and colors. See some unusual and funny signs.

Family Safety Sites

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Report missing or exploited children
Report missing or exploited children. CyberTipline 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
http://www.missingkids.com/

Code Amber
Help find abducted children
Help locate abducted children. This is a nationwide system designed to find abducted children and possibly save lives.
http://www.codeamber.org/

Family Resource Center
Helps families with reunification, foster care issues, crisis intervention, and other challenging situations
A resource for reuniting families and and for finding solutions to difficult family issues
http://www.frcmo.org/

Family Education
Safety at school
Advice on school and playground safety
http://school.familyeducation.com/school/safety/34566.html?ssb

Common Sense About Kids and Guns
Protecting kids from guns
Information on how to protect kids from guns and resources
http://www.kidsandguns.org/

National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
Learn how to keep kids safe at day care
Learn what child care providers can and can't do in given states
http://nrc.uchsc.edu/

Harrison's Hope
Keeping kids safe in and around cars
Find statistics and learn how to keep kids safe in and around cars
http://www.harrisonshope.org/

Adults and Children Together Against Violence
Prevention of child abuse and resources for anger management
A resource to help protect children from child abuse. Covers issues such as anger management, conflict resolution, and discipline.
http://actagainstviolence.apa.org/

Dunebrook.org
Information about Shaken Baby Syndrome
Never shake a baby. Information about the dangers of Shaken Baby syndrome.
http://www.dunebrook.org/crying/

American Academy of Pediatrics - Shaken Baby Syndrome
Signs and symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Learn the signs of Shaken Baby Syndrome and what to do if it occurs.
http://www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm

American Academy of Pediatrics - Car Seat Safety
Car seat safety and information
Learn who needs to be in car seats and how to install them correctly.
http://www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Child safety seat ratings
Get ratings on child safety seats and learn about the ease of their use
http://www.nhtsa.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm

childhelp.org
Child Abuse hotline and suggested solutions
Suggested solutions for childabuse and hotline. 1-800-4-A Child (1-800-422-4453) also (TDD 1-800-2 A Child)
http://www.childhelp.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Help and education for domestic violence. Hotline for reporting
Find help and education about domestic violence. A hotline is available for reporting abuse 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) also (TTY 1-800-787-3224)
http://www.ndvh.org/

US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Unsafe product reporting
Report unsafe products or injuries or death caused by unsafe products. Learn about their jurisdiction. Reporting telephone number 1-800-638-2772 or by email at info@cpsc.gov
http://cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

National Sex Offender Registry
Searchable map that identifies locations where registered sexual offenders reside
Be aware of convicted sexual offenders in your area with this searchable resource.
http://www.familywatchdog.us/

Safe Kids
Child safety on the Internet
Keeping kids safe on the internet
http://www.safekids.com/

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Information about child abuse and neglect
Learn about child abuse and neglect, how to prevent them, and how to respond to them.
http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheet/whatiscan.cfm