tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59053018237382626082024-03-05T08:32:16.371-08:00Tucson radKIDS: Childrens Self DefenseEmpowerment and Childrens Safety Training since 2005!
Diminishing fear through effective escape plans and practical... lifelong personal protection tactics useful against bullies, predators and other bad people.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-3405492729993659712024-01-03T13:30:00.000-08:002024-01-04T00:20:32.149-08:00Welcome To Tucson RadKIDS!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvi-YZ4R0NgkqzU3OyBS6_OgGl5NIW2txhDzE_jpGfAqUsyYc8bYXMArqJ3mF3xSHUjwvmlqoRlvLFb8OMp_D98HwCoPsn2jsR5-NHqtxj2loKdAHPid9g9hf_pFI1qJlWo81WVsKiqJCR/s1386/RK+Feb08.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="1386" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvi-YZ4R0NgkqzU3OyBS6_OgGl5NIW2txhDzE_jpGfAqUsyYc8bYXMArqJ3mF3xSHUjwvmlqoRlvLFb8OMp_D98HwCoPsn2jsR5-NHqtxj2loKdAHPid9g9hf_pFI1qJlWo81WVsKiqJCR/w574-h410/RK+Feb08.jpg" width="574" /></a></div><br /> Thank you for visiting our basic information site. We truly appreciate your initiative in keeping your child/ren safe. Our RadKIDs team is here to help you ease your anxiety or worries while providing a unique educational program ensuring your little ones safety.<br />
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RadKIDS is a nationally recognized, <b><u>children's safety education</u></b> and empowerment program primarily designed for children between the ages of 4 and 12. Children learn awareness and avoidance techniques to prevent or escape situations that may involve bullying, school violence or abduction attempts.<br />
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Unlike traditional martial arts, our program directly addresses current threats through unique age appropriate education and realistic yet playful scenario training. Our volunteer team consist of certified instructors, local educators, martial artists, fitness trainers and retired Military.<br />
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We primarily conduct private <a href="http://tucsonradkids.blogspot.com/p/what-is-radkids.html">radKIDS</a> classes, also run a couple of special weekenders at crossfit and run the full <b>8 hour radKIDS 'Awareness-Prevention' </b>course at the UofA held annually in June. <br />
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If you want to prepare your child/ren and help them grow a sense of personal security plus ease your own anxiety then consider RadKIDS. Review this site and the subsequent pages, please annotate any <a href="http://tucsonradkids.blogspot.com/p/what-is-radkids.html">questions</a> then call or email us. The below information is for our radKID graduates and their families. To see when our next scheduled classes will be held, click <a href="http://tucsonradkids.blogspot.com/p/upcoming-radkids-session.html">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-90835705057607050242024-01-02T10:30:00.000-08:002024-01-04T00:21:15.503-08:00Preventing Drive-up Abductions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Prevent potential <a href="http://www.tucsonaz.gov/police/child-abduction-prevention">drive-up abductions</a>, prepare and protect your child/ren by knowing where sex offenders are in your neighborhood! Consider signing them up for one of our <a href="http://tucsonradkids.blogspot.com/p/upcoming-radkids-session.html">radkids 40 minute</a> classes. Also, to see the website with 'sex offenders' locations click <a href="http://www.familywatchdog.us/">here</a>.<br />
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To watch a news report on a recent attempt, please click<a href="https://gma.yahoo.com/kids-saved-brother-alleged-abductor-strange-man-tried-123718791--abc-news-topstories.html"> here</a>.<br />
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In 2003 the Supreme Court ruled that information about registered sex offenders may be posted on the Internet. The "<i>The Family Watch Dog</i>" website allows you: to see how close sex offenders are to your family residence, review their convictions and view their pictures. Just type in a home or work address and view a map of your local area.<br />
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Through this website you may also be notified by email or text message when an offender moves into your neighborhood. Get the information and increase your awareness to protect your family!<br />
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<li><b><u>Don't assume that the kids don't know about it</u></b>. They have already heard from friends and probably know more than you think. The reality of today's world is that news travels far and wide. Children and youth are exposed to the events as soon as they can watch TV or interact with others who are consumers of the news. Not talking about it does not protect children. </li>
<li><u><b>Be specific but brief</b></u>. Let kids know that it is okay to talk about the unpleasant events. Listen to what they think and feel. By listening, you can find out if they have misunderstandings, and you can learn more about the support that they need. You do not need to explain more than they are ready to hear, but be willing to answer their questions. </li>
<li><b><u>Share your feelings</u></b>. They might feel that only children are struggling. If you tell them about your feelings, you also can tell them about how you deal with the feelings. Be careful not to overwhelm them or expect them to find answers for you. </li>
<li><u><b>Help children use creative outlets like art and music to express their feelings</b></u>. Children may not be comfortable or skilled with words, especially in relation to difficult situations. Using art, puppets, music, or books might help children open up about their reactions. They may want to draw pictures and then destroy them, or they could want to display them or send them to someone else.</li>
<li><b><u>Reassure and help them feel safe. Tell them that many adults are around to protect them</u></b>. When tragic events occur, children may be afraid that the same will happen to them. You can try to support them and protect them, but you can not keep all bad things from happening to children. You can always tell them that you love them, though. You can say that, no matter what happens, your love will be with them. That is realistic, and often that is all the children need to feel better. </li>
<li><u><b>Support children's concern for people they do not know.</b></u> Children often are afraid not only for themselves, but also for people they do not even know. They learn that many people are getting hurt or are experiencing pain in some way. They worry about those people and their well being. In some cases they might feel less secure or cared for themselves if they see that others are hurting. It is heartwarming and satisfying to observe this level of caring in children. </li>
<li><u><b>Look for feelings beyond fear</b></u>. After reassuring kids, don't stop there. Studies have shown that children also may feel sad or angry. Let them express that full range of emotions. Support the development of caring and empathy. Be careful not to encourage the kind of response given by one child: "I don't care if there's a war, as long as it doesn't affect me and my family." </li>
<li><u><b>Help children and youth find a course of action</b></u>. One important way to reduce stress is to take action. Children may want to write a letter to someone about their feelings, get involved in an organization committed to preventing events like the one they are dealing with, or send money to help victims or interventionists. Let the young people help to identify the action choices. </li>
<li><u><b>Take action and get involved in something</b></u>. It is not enough to let children take action by themselves. Children who know that their parents, teachers, or other significant caregivers are working to make a difference feel hope. They feel safer and more positive about the future. So do something. It will make you feel more hopeful, too. </li>
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<i>Article is from KidsGrowth.org</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-40896638582264795502023-11-01T14:45:00.000-07:002024-01-04T00:21:53.687-08:00Bullying and Abduction Prevention<div style="text-align: center;">
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<u><b>Bullying and Abduction Prevention News Clip </b></u><br />
To view the segment clip <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eusd5qmvcn8">KGUN 9</a><br />
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Our <b><u>Prevention Plan</u></b> includes: <b>A</b>void, <b>I</b>gnore and <b>M</b>ove away.</div>
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The <b><u>Response Plan</u></b> includes: <b>B</b>lock, <b>R</b>un and <b>T</b>ell a trusted adult.<br />
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The <a href="http://video.foxnews.com/v/4931324080001/mother-fights-off-would-be-kidnapper-to-save-daughter/?intcmp=hpvid1#sp=show-clips">abduction of a child</a> is a scary and tragic reality. Hence we must educate our children on that potential danger using simple strategies. The above plan is a simple one that can be used for multiple abduction scenarios and even bullying. </div>
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<a href="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/themes/51172dcc1ad07a63d6000002/attachments/original/1361410358/BullyingToday.pdf?1361410358">Bullying</a> occurs due to an insecure parents inability to control their insecure kid. Those that suffer are numerous...from the child being bullied to the <a href="http://www.121help.me/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=244">parents who feel at times, hopeless</a>. Empowernment can begin with education...please consider taking a <a href="http://tucsonradkids.blogspot.com/p/upcoming-radkids-session.html">radKIDS</a> class. For some important facts that can help click<a href="http://www.121help.me/index.php?option=com_questions&view=questions&Itemid=224"> here.</a><br />
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With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods across America, here are some safety tips to help prepare your children for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun.<br />
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-wear light colored costumes<br />
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-test it to see if you can run for safety<br />
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- if they attempt to bite, throw an item towards their mouth<br />
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Kids, please protect your pets from eating chocolate. </p><p>Click <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fact-or-fiction-chocolate-is-poisonous-to-dogs/">here</a> to read how bad it can make them feel.<br />
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<br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-58591082464526297912023-10-04T13:34:00.000-07:002023-10-10T22:52:31.855-07:00This Thanksgiving please keep chocolates away from your dog.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8k4rJlSaSKsSuXrC3uS3Bw77aFlepAN9hYrjf9CkH5uyJLwaAnsrY15Iw9YSxZp6JAQDcLkuYq8Dn3RZ-asAibYYcdcEBrRaltJX3ckK0L32SP4Liy9qA6kq2TFDAPrruWt-8V8TQd8WD/s1600/JustineTprtd.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571422736362646578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8k4rJlSaSKsSuXrC3uS3Bw77aFlepAN9hYrjf9CkH5uyJLwaAnsrY15Iw9YSxZp6JAQDcLkuYq8Dn3RZ-asAibYYcdcEBrRaltJX3ckK0L32SP4Liy9qA6kq2TFDAPrruWt-8V8TQd8WD/s320/JustineTprtd.jpg" style="float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px;" /></a>Kids, please protect your pets from eating chocolate. Click <a href="https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/chocolate-poisoning-in-dogs">here</a> to read how bad it can make them feel.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-59769839527479515312023-07-24T12:45:00.000-07:002023-07-26T22:47:20.923-07:00Next UA session: July 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black;">Come by with your child (5 to 10 years of age) and learn about the radkids empowerment program. Well behaved children will be taught basic safety techniques to protect themselves from bullies and bad strangers.<i> Parents are invited to attend as well.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="color: black;"><u>Drop in Cost</u></span></b><span style="color: black;">:</span><b> $15 UA affiliated, $25 community</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><u><b>Pre-register</b><b>:</b></u></span> </span><span style="color: black;">Space is limited, please </span><span style="color: black;">register here at</span><b> </b>Campus rec website</span></div>
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</span><b><u><span style="color: blue;">Full Program:</span><span style="color: blue;"> </span></u> </b>Parents, the radkids 'awareness-prevention' course covers 8 hours of empowerment methods all used to prepare your child/ren with safety plans. Our small group classes are designed to provide more personal instruction and attention to each child attending.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-21560363229523615522023-02-05T09:19:00.000-08:002023-04-27T22:23:36.582-07:00Protect your child from Cyberbullies<p>During these times, your child is online more often. In silence, they may be suffering as the bullies from school move their tactics online. Look for the signs and learn to help them, click<a href="https://www.verywellfamily.com/what-are-the-effects-of-cyberbullying-460558"> here and the photo below.<br /></a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.onlineschools.org/student-bullying-guide/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDe8cFRB6ZYSHED32yCVwIVg5IwzKHnz-MDQWrJPivEsTtzEvEJD4i9xGpgxamjV7PU_JF7vwsiJphF84Bg0g_FxADH2rh9fSQfRs0f3IqfLDdryKDXEIGzfQF3c-BFgSxPgj3SPvVoWSb/s0/bully.png" /></a></div> <p></p><p><i><b> </b></i></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-40299581277326532512023-01-03T11:33:00.000-08:002023-04-27T22:25:09.743-07:00Urban Street Defense: Krav Maga<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx8q3lH9edqgup1WOUG5D2KHpn4LFAyY4RPi2eFDoEw0e-Ovf_ktAo1Ea4hM1GeexKaw3t3nwf7B615XN3qPA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />
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Parents...consider an investment in your personal safety and take Krav Maga. This Israeli form of self defense is a Reality Based Personal Protection System available to adults. Preview a class and listen to a testimonial in the above video. To learn more about this training and to register for an introductory session search "Combat FIT Tucson" or click <a href="http://combatfit.webs.com/">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-3749867837948648132022-12-24T00:00:00.000-08:002023-04-27T22:26:27.945-07:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-50356803670653415862022-03-08T11:35:00.000-08:002022-06-08T19:11:41.528-07:00Learn how truly safe your neighborhood is.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJs9L2wlhUrVDDQ3p4ilNx_S69ueUjT0LdJPAiiGjVR1jRE79BlQjDzX7k6O-ASU2bkX1CoxLasTumdKr__Go2kx_JgaVWOFXHqKqNmhNYM-K_Ml70r9cOqqgGZQmLNWD_GHwQtqjRJEg9/s1600/tpd.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491710186862917090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJs9L2wlhUrVDDQ3p4ilNx_S69ueUjT0LdJPAiiGjVR1jRE79BlQjDzX7k6O-ASU2bkX1CoxLasTumdKr__Go2kx_JgaVWOFXHqKqNmhNYM-K_Ml70r9cOqqgGZQmLNWD_GHwQtqjRJEg9/s320/tpd.jpg" style="float: right; height: 100px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 100px;" /></a> The Tucson Police Department is offering a new crime fighthing tool, one which allows you to type in your address to see which crimes have occured...click <a href="http://www.icrimewatch.net/index.php?AgencyID=55662">here</a> to see if perps live near you and <a href="http://www.crimereports.com/map??search=Tucson,AZ&crimeID=39608839">here</a> to enter your area for crime stats.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-60339267567682444562022-01-22T12:01:00.000-08:002022-06-08T19:06:11.437-07:00Help Delete Online Predators<div align="left">
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Learn how to talk to your kids about better protecting their online lives. Visit<i> "<a href="http://www.missingkids.com/WhatWeDo">HDOP</a>"</i>: help delete online predators.</div>
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Parents, please take a moment to remind your children how special they are and how important it is for them to review and remember their safety plans and rules as they enjoy their evening of fun because, as all radKIDS know, NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO HURT THEM.<br />
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~ It is always a better idea to attend a planned gathering such as those held by neighborhood community groups, churches or work sections.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-61417927959830364322021-09-10T01:12:00.000-07:002021-09-14T00:54:28.219-07:00As a radKID we tell a trusted adult if we are in danger. Watch the below video and see how a courageous boy does just that!<a href="https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/05/4th-grader-roasts-teacher-wearing-masks-classes-emergency-board-meeting-video/">4th Grader Holds Bully Teacher Accountable on Masks</a>: One young hero is gaining lots of attention on social media after giving his reasons to end the mask mandate at an emergency school board meeting. <a href="https://principia-scientific.com/dr-sherri-tenpenny-masks-dont-protect/">Masks do not work</a> and are only being used as a 'trick'…to control kids and adults alike. Masks in turn cause <a href="https://banned.video/watch?id=608b4728b121de03f997a536">more harm</a> than good. Listen to the truth this boy speaks...<a href="https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/05/4th-grader-roasts-teacher-wearing-masks-classes-emergency-board-meeting-video/">click video</a><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/05/4th-grader-roasts-teacher-wearing-masks-classes-emergency-board-meeting-video/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDe8cFRB6ZYSHED32yCVwIVg5IwzKHnz-MDQWrJPivEsTtzEvEJD4i9xGpgxamjV7PU_JF7vwsiJphF84Bg0g_FxADH2rh9fSQfRs0f3IqfLDdryKDXEIGzfQF3c-BFgSxPgj3SPvVoWSb/s0/bully.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-88138679037014348362021-09-06T14:50:00.000-07:002021-09-14T00:53:41.883-07:00Sam's Secret<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrGrlLZ4fRWYerRzWXlxUdNcMRmHLetX0DhiUWURWStD4QNz9iLc3oUHZa2A5Wx4x4ue65wLE07nmWfNt3jIwQi8mv_n5DY9f9Wa6zHilnFZv35xSK54waP4DUywT5vXWW3eFG_xkiMVu/s1600-h/sams_secret_150x157.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114262941205294818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrGrlLZ4fRWYerRzWXlxUdNcMRmHLetX0DhiUWURWStD4QNz9iLc3oUHZa2A5Wx4x4ue65wLE07nmWfNt3jIwQi8mv_n5DY9f9Wa6zHilnFZv35xSK54waP4DUywT5vXWW3eFG_xkiMVu/s320/sams_secret_150x157.gif" style="cursor: hand; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a> "Sam's Secret" is a children's book written to facilitate parent / child discussions on the very sensitive topic of sexual assault and abuse.<br /><br />Sam's Secret talks with kids about the importance of telling a trusted adult if someone tries to hurt them. Its intended purpose is to help children learn and remember critical safety tips that apply to the dangers of sexual abuse and assault.<br /><br />"Through this book, we hope all children, especially those who have been abused or assaulted, will hear and know some very important things: No one has the right to hurt them; If they are hurt, that they are not alone and it's not their fault; and it's OK to tell," says Lisa M. Taub, author of Sam's Secret.<br /><br />Sam's Secret was originally designed as a foundational teaching component of the radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education Program, with the goal of initiating conversation and classroom discussion about "Good, Bad and Uncomfortable Touch." It has since become a valuable therapeutic tool for health professionals in the treatment of children who have been sexually assaulted.<br /><br />Every year thousands of children are abused, mistreated and found missing in incidents that can be avoided through education and training. Although parents realize how important it is for their children be taught critical safety skills, they often don't know how to initiate the necessary training. Sam's Secret is the answer.<br /><br />Sam's Secret is currently in your Family Manual, but you may also purchase the book by calling our team.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-39174842615176469912021-08-16T10:37:00.000-07:002021-09-14T00:55:00.322-07:00Little brother saves baby sister<div style="text-align: center;">Read the story about this little hero protecting his sister as an aggressive dog races towards her. Click the photo below.<br /></div><div><div align="center"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://people.com/human-interest/wyoming-boy-bridger-walker-who-saved-sister-in-dog-attack-feels-proud-of-scar-says-dad/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=link&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=610487a0eca65b00015b718e" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="635" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJ01-S9xPJ8TtzNZmW9RVkiFAGi6iaG0zWWRMBJywgOnSePDn6YoEIN3_HaALtVil9UOx_ZLAAKPmBFlj0g85Rd_7KtihYXWkjLFSW2WL9r1Pa0_2L7_kp4QM7v5p-KxHw-h0-lsTMvVD/s320/10+year+old+abduction.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p align="center"><br /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-16354955024093099932020-08-26T18:21:00.002-07:002020-08-28T02:46:34.420-07:00In memory of Cannon Hinnant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-cannon" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="477" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJwF5iTzc2V7Ge_U0l7TClFqdF-bWGCGvWnwaeyf5JakFxJyW5xqTjQp_yNKTFehMPIg3FYWDj8MWixW5TP1N0mLNV_kbz19R2QTxo7W3dZid_lqYxqOeZCZrEiOaihoJCuDMwvEuN-PSb/s0/lilboykild.jpg" /></a></div>
<div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Please click the above to read about this innocent child taken by a sick person. <br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><br /></div><div><u> Please teach your children these firearm safety tips</u>: </div>
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1. If you notice someone following you, tell someone.</div><div>2. If a person walks up to you pointing a gun or knife, run.</div><div>3. Escape fast and yell for help. If you are hurt, keep moving.<br /></div><div>4. Hide quietly behind, under or on top of something.</div><div>5. Wait for the bad sick person to go away. Seek help.<br /></div><div> </div><div><u>If you own a gun, consider the below guidelines:</u></div><div> </div><div>1. As a responsible owner, take a gun safety course with your children. </div><div>2. Tell your children to never touch a gun without having a trained person present.<br /></div><div>3. Treat pellet, toy & real guns, as if they are loaded. Dont point a gun at loved one.<br /></div><div>4. Store all guns unloaded, in a locked cabinet, with ammo in a separate drawer.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-55330998000438145352019-10-24T12:39:00.000-07:002019-11-03T21:23:20.130-08:00Your child on-line, Safety tips<b><u>Teach your children to be safer both on-line</u></b><br />
NetSmartzKids.org contains fun games and videos that each kids the importance of personal safety, internet privacy, computer viruses, instant messageing safety. To ensure a safe and positive experience for children, <a href="http://www.netsmartzkids.org/">NetSmartzKids.org</a> does not link to any outside sources. You can trust that this site is safe for your children.<br />
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For tips on what to look out for and to ensure that your child is not being bullied on-line, click<a href="http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying"> here</a>.<br />
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~Spend time with your children on-line. Have them teach you about their favorite on-line destinations.<br />
~Keep the computer in a common room in the house, not in your child's bedroom. It is much more difficult for a computer-sex offender to communicate with a child when the computer screen is visible to a parent or another member of the household.<br />
~Always maintain access to your child's on-line account and randomly check his/her e-mail. Be aware that your child could be contacted through the U.S. Mail. Be up front with your child about your access and reasons why.<br />
~Find out what computer safeguards are utilized by your child's school, the public library, and at the homes of your child's friends. These are all places, outside your normal supervision, where your child could encounter an on-line predator.<br />
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*to never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone they met on-line and not to believe anything written to them about new 'friends' wanting to fly-drive out and meet.<br />
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1. At home, discuss scenarios involving 'bad people' who are sick in the mind & want to hurt kids.<br />
2. At home, conduct 'survival escape' drills away from danger and bad people: <br />
A. If close to the shooter: Drop, crawl and hide.<br />
B. If near the shooting: Run, hide and barricade. <br />
C. If far from the shooting: Run, yell to sound the alarm and help hurt friends.<br />
3. At school, request that the administration implement realistic protocols.<br />
4. At school, have willing teachers practice 'immediate react' drills:<br />
A. If close to the shooter: Charge in, tackle him and command the children to run.<br />
B. If near the shooting: Direct children to move together, hide, barricade & call 911. <br />
C. If far: Calmly guide the children to a safe area, Look and listen for the shooter.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The above copyrighted material was compiled by Bruce Montoya. It is for educational and informational purposes only. All rights reserved 2012. </span></i><br />
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To watch a realistic training video entitled, "<a href="http://www.readyhoustontx.gov/trans-runhidefight.html">Run, Hide. Fight</a>." click <a href="http://www.readyhoustontx.gov/videos.html">here</a>.<br />
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Inhalant Abuse refers to the deliberate inhalation or sniffing of fumes, vapors, or gases from common household products for the purpose of getting high. Also known as Huffing, Sniffing, Bagging, Chroming or Dusting, Inhalant Abuse is a dangerously overlooked form of substance abuse. According to The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, one in five kids in the U.S. will abuse inhalants by the eighth grade - the time that preteen experimentation with inhalants peaks. Children can die the very first time they intentionally inhale a product and it can also cause brain, liver or kidney damage or lead to the use of illegal drugs or alcohol. </div>
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Some indicators of Inhalant Abuse to watch for are: changes in friends or interests, decline in school performance, disorientation, dazed appearance, slurred speech, coordination difficulties, chemical odor on clothes and breath, red spots or sores around nose/mouth, Paint or stains on face and hands, loss of appetite, lethargy, increase and intensity of headaches, excitability and irritability, empty lighters, spray cans, plastic bags, balloons or rags with chemical odors, empty pressurized whipped cream containers. </div>
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If you find someone unconscious or if you suspect a child is under the influence of an inhalant call 911 immediately. Keep him/her calm and in a well ventilated area to reduce cardiac stress. Call Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or the 1-800 number on the label of the product and ask for specific advice related to the product used. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-60675514822658646342019-04-19T17:19:00.000-07:002019-05-24T18:05:31.706-07:00Abduction Prevention TipsFor general tips you can teach your children, to prevent an abduction, click <a href="http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/police/child-abduction-prevention">here</a>.<br />
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For detailed instruction, please consider signing up your child for our next<a href="http://tucsonradkids.blogspot.com/p/upcoming-radkids-session.html"> session</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-58659256666146692052015-08-28T07:05:00.000-07:002015-09-12T01:38:34.563-07:00School Safety<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETPmEIwwY4-j5qUZl6uDcbgcZfjJKEh9qdc8eH3ngwpoNLswAEuK6RWtVlxiUArxAIm_LpZkN68HneD0_9Pfg_BXHfQ6cBR6ioId9HZrzh5-FPlKV6LiNxWA_UEqfQucfEATeCfHc6dMN/s1600-h/SchoolBus.gif"><img alt="" border="0" height="263" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259609793392233922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETPmEIwwY4-j5qUZl6uDcbgcZfjJKEh9qdc8eH3ngwpoNLswAEuK6RWtVlxiUArxAIm_LpZkN68HneD0_9Pfg_BXHfQ6cBR6ioId9HZrzh5-FPlKV6LiNxWA_UEqfQucfEATeCfHc6dMN/s320/SchoolBus.gif" style="cursor: hand; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" width="210" /></a><br />
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For most of the year, children spend more time at school than anywhere else other than their own home. At school, children need a secure, positive, and comfortable environment to help them learn. <br />
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Overall, schools are one of the safest places children can be. However, some schools have problems, such as bullying and theft, which make them less secure. These problems make students and educators feel less safe, and it makes it harder for students to learn and for teachers to do their jobs. <br />
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But there are specific ways that parents can make going to school a safer and more valuable learning experience for their children. <br />
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<li>Kids need a safe and comfortable environment to learn to the best of their capabilities. This means they have to feel safe in their school and be able to positively interact with their teachers and classmates. By doing the following, parents and other adults can help make sure children have a positive school experience. </li>
<li>Talk to your children about their day. Sometimes children won’t tell you right away if they are having problems at school. Ask your children if they see anyone bullied, if they are bullied, or if anything else makes them feel uncomfortable. Look for warning signs, such as a sudden drop in grades, loss of friends, or torn clothing. </li>
<li>Teach children to resolve problems without fighting. Explain that fighting could lead to them getting hurt, hurting someone else, or earning a reputation as a bully. Talk to them about other ways they can work out a problem, such as talking it out, walking away, sticking with friends, or telling a trusted adult. </li>
<li>Keep an eye on your children’s Internet use. Many elementary schools have computers with Internet access. Ask your children’s school if students are monitored when they use the Internet or if there is a blocking device installed to prevent children from finding explicit websites. Talk to your children about what they do online – what sites they visit, who they email, and who they chat with. Let them know they can talk to you if anything they see online makes them uncomfortable, whether it’s an explicit website or a classmate bullying them or someone else through email, chat, or websites. </li>
<li>Ask about the safety and emergency plans for your children’s school. How are local police involved? How are students and parents involved? What emergencies have been considered and planned for? </li>
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<u>Traveling To and From School</u> <br />
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<li>Map out with your children a safe way for them to walk to school or to the bus stop. Avoid busy roads and intersections. Do a trial run with them to point out places they should avoid along the way, such as vacant lots, construction areas, and parks where there aren’t many people. </li>
<li>Teach children to follow traffic signals and rules when walking or biking. Stress that they should cross the street at crosswalks or intersections with crossing guards when they can. </li>
<li>Encourage children to walk to school or the bus stop with a sibling or friend, and to wait at bus stops with other children. </li>
<li>Teach children not to talk to strangers, go anywhere with them, or accept gifts from them without your permission. Tell them that if they see a suspicious stranger hanging around or in their school they should tell an adult. </li>
<li>Help children memorize their phone number and full address, including area code and zip code. Write down other important phone numbers such as your work and cell phone on a card for your children to carry with them. </li>
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<li>Have your children arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to pick them up.</li>
<li>Make sure children know to stand on the sidewalk or on the grass while waiting for the bus. </li>
<li>Teach children to make sure they can see the bus driver and the bus driver can see them before crossing in front of the bus. Tell them to never walk behind the bus. </li>
<li>Be aware that often bullying takes place on the school bus. Ask children about their bus - who they sit with, who they talk to, and what the other kids do. Let them know that if they see someone being bullied, or are bullied themselves, they can talk to you, the bus driver, or another trusted adult. </li>
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Six year old Isabel Celis disappeared from her Tucson home in 2012. For her story please click <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/21/tucson-police-search-for-missing-6-year-old-girl/">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-33904919107665302442013-07-04T14:51:00.000-07:002013-07-17T15:32:08.167-07:00Fireworks Safety tips from TPD<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0i9QviehRCi9Zy5rILosYXgtUP8pI4vXvHygjT7hTS55ealj7OdTq_PsK9QuF-T3gwzf6g0vjMg47feic8MSFy9tQVrABZFTgCQS1ZDfHF-61TOijD3YYQkOMS5SUdV92PIfX1rW9p4X/s1600/fireworks+tucson.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488688150048989890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0i9QviehRCi9Zy5rILosYXgtUP8pI4vXvHygjT7hTS55ealj7OdTq_PsK9QuF-T3gwzf6g0vjMg47feic8MSFy9tQVrABZFTgCQS1ZDfHF-61TOijD3YYQkOMS5SUdV92PIfX1rW9p4X/s320/fireworks+tucson.jpg" style="float: left; height: 197px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 270px;" /></a> The Tucson Fire Department is appealing to all Tucson Citizens to be responsible this year and not participate in illegal fireworks. There are many alternative ways to celebrate America's birthday besides the use of dangerous, unpredictable and illegal fireworks.<br />
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"Remember, you are not only endangering your children and homes but those of your neighbors as well” says Fire Chief Dan Newburn. “Please weigh the severe risk with the benefits of a few moments of entertainment.”<br />
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During July, the emergency room has its share of visits from injured kids – broken bones from falls, cuts and abrasions from bike crashes, and bruises from playing sports. What we might not expect to see are toddlers with major burns on their faces or kids who have lost a hand or eye – all as a result of fireworks.<br />
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Families across the nation will celebrate the Fourth of July with picnics, outings to the beach and neighborhood bar-b-ques. Above all, fireworks displays will be the highlight of Fourth of July festivities.<br />
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Unfortunately, these exciting and fun festivities can quickly turn into tragedies. Every year, more than 5,000 children ages 14 and under are treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries, and children 10 to 14 account for most of these incidents. Nearly 75 percent of these injuries occur during the month surrounding the Fourth of July. Sparklers, while often considered the safest type of fireworks, join firecrackers and rockets as those causing the bulk of emergency room-treated injuries.<br />
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Many parents and caregivers over-estimate their children’s ability to handle fireworks, creating a dangerous environment for everyone involved. Fireworks-related injuries usually involve the hands/fingers, eyes or head and can sometimes result in amputations, blindness and/or even death.<br />
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“Fireworks historically have been an important part of a Fourth of July celebration for kids, yet each year hundreds of kids are permanently disfigured or worse due to burns caused by fireworks that ended up in the wrong hands, ” said Tucson Fire Department Deputy Chief Randy Ogden. “Please remember that this year it is even more important that parents set an example and not participate in illegal fireworks”.<br />
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Homemade or illegal fireworks are extremely dangerous and should never be used by your family.<br />
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Tucson Police Officers and Tucson Fire Department Fire Prevention Inspectors will be on duty during the evening hours and will actively cite individuals lighting illegal fireworks… and all fireworks are illegal within the City limits of Tucson.<br />
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The Tucson Fire Department recommends that parents take this opportunity to discuss the following with their families:<br />
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<li>Tell children that they should leave the area immediately if their friends are using fireworks and tell an adult. </li>
<li>Discuss fire safety with your children. Teach children to “stop, drop and roll” if their clothes catch fire. Make sure they know how to call 9-1-1. </li>
<li>Never place your face or any other body part over fireworks. </li>
<li>Never try to re-ignite fireworks that malfunction. </li>
<li>Never carry fireworks in your pocket. </li>
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The Tucson Fire Department recommends these important guidelines to help keep your Fourth of July festivities enjoyable and safe. Don’t let dangerous sparks stand between your family and a wonderful Fourth of July celebration. For additional information contact Deputy Chief Randy Ogden @ 791-4502Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905301823738262608.post-2708557868708881122012-07-17T15:41:00.000-07:002012-07-19T16:20:18.004-07:00Survival stories of few strong kids!<div style="text-align: center;">
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- A ten year old girl survives an abduction attempt, runs off with her brother...click <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/19/police-hunt-suspect-after-attempted-kidnapping-10-year-old-caught-on-tape/#ixzz212YvBdGv?test=latestnews">here</a><br />
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-Watch a young girl fight for her life and prevent a horrible abduction...click <a href="http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/02/09/caught-on-tape-7-year-old-girl-fights-off-would-be-kidnapper/">here</a>.<br />
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-A 14 year old Phoenix teen protects his siblings during a home invasion.....click <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/06/23/phoenix-boy-14-shoots-armed-intruder-while-watching-three-younger-siblings/">here</a>.<br />
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-A small four year old saves the lives of his Grandparents during a house fire...click <a href="http://jemezpueblo.org/uploads/FileLinks/46a94f403cfa4d6e9573eeeb89520879/March_12_Red_Rocks_ReporterL.pdf">here</a>.</div>
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-Watch as a thirteen year old takes action on a school bus to save lives....click <a href="http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-middle-school-pulls-school-bus-to-safety-after-drivers-seizure-20120409%2c0%2c378828.story">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com