Children & Youth

Stress-Free Field Trip Essentials

Field trips are fun, educational and a nice break from day-to-day classroom activities, but planning and supervising them can be stressful. ...

Food for Thought: How to Avoid Choking Risks

Children under the age of 5 have airways that are about the size of their pinky finger, making choking a leading cause of injury and death a...
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5 Must-Haves for a Safe VBS Program

The school year is wrapping up and summer is finally within reach. This means it’s almost go-time for Vacation Bible School (VBS). While y...
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Is a Vaccination Policy Right for Your Church/School?

According to the CDC, from January 1 to February 28, 2019, 206 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 11 States.This statistic...
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Screening of VBS Workers

With Memorial Day kicking off the unofficial start of summer, many churches are gearing up for their summer programming including, Vacatio...
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Preparing for a Safe Easter

Easter will be here soon, and preparations are underway at many religious organizations for one of the busiest days on the church calendar. ...
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Creating a Safe Environment for Children

One important aspect of a church ministry is providing a safe setting for the children. Between nurseries, daycares and playgrounds, there...
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Your Responsibility When Responding to a Child Sexual Abuse Allegation

The sentencing of two Oklahoma church workers to 30 days in jail last week for failing to report child abuse that occurred at their church...
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Get Proactive About Child Abuse Prevention

When it comes to child abuse, the statistics are startling. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 675...
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