They’re everywhere — in the grocery store, at the park, outside your home. They are strangers.
Most children generally know not to “talk to strangers;” however, there are a few more rules to know to help keep them stay safe and …

Soon-to-be college students are shopping for their dorm essentials (e.g., comforter, duffel bag, desk lamp, etc.) as they prepare for their first extended periods away from home. College brings a sense of independence for most students. With so much anticipation and excitement, personal safety can be easily overlooked. Students may believe they are protected because they are surrounded by their peers and feel relatively insulated in their own “community” – the college campus.

As the summer winds down to a close, our thoughts turn to cooler weather. For many of us, fall brings the milestone of dropping a loved one off at college. While college presents an opportunity for new experiences, new friendships and academic success, a college campus also brings a host of new dangers. Discussing the obvious and not so obvious dangers that lurk with your child can reduce the likelihood of accident, injury, or assault and go a long way towards prevent long-lasting personal and professional consequences.