Alternatives to Pattie Fitzgerald's Safely Ever After Workshop: 5 Options Compared
Can't access a Safely Ever After workshop? Here are 5 alternatives that teach the same Tricky People framework — from free resources to comprehensive digital kits.
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Can't access a Safely Ever After workshop? Here are 5 alternatives that teach the same Tricky People framework — from free resources to comprehensive digital kits.
What screen time research actually shows about limiting kids' screen use — cognitive, sleep, social, and physical benefits backed by data.
Preschoolers can't process complex safety rules. Here's what 3-to-5-year-olds can actually learn, which resources match their developmental stage, and what to skip.
A plain-English breakdown of cyberbullying laws across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia — and what legal consequences actually exist for perpetrators.
Evidence-based cyberbullying prevention strategies — how to deal with it, how to respond, and how to help a child who's being targeted.
Real cyberbullying statistics and documented effects on children's mental health — what parents need to know to take it seriously.
The real dangers of talking to strangers online for children, how online grooming works, and how to talk to your child about internet safety without triggering shutdown.
The real effects of excessive screen time on child development — symptoms to watch for and what the research says about harm versus moral panic.
How to set clear electronics rules for kids at home — covering phones, tablets, gaming, and TV — with rules for video games, device-free zones, and daily limits.
A GPS tracker tells you where your child is. Safety training tells your child what to do. Here's when each approach works — and why most families need both.
Practical warning signs of dangerous websites, plus an age-appropriate way to teach kids to spot unsafe sites before clicking or sharing information.
How online predators actually operate, the warning signs of grooming, and the specific steps parents can take to protect children from cyber predators.
Practical steps to protect your child online — parental controls, open conversations, age-appropriate rules, and what actually keeps kids safer.
How to react to cyberbullying when your child is targeted: what to do first, how to document it, when to involve the school, and what not to do.
Stranger danger is outdated and dangerous. Here's exactly how to transition your family to the Tricky People framework that rescue workers actually recommend.
The numbers behind child internet safety — screen time, predator contact, cyberbullying rates, and what the data tells parents to actually do about it.
How to explain internet safety to young children in a way they'll actually remember — age-appropriate concepts, scripts, and activities for elementary-age kids.
Practical internet safety for kids and teenagers — the specific facts, behaviors, and conversations that reduce real online risks, not generic tip lists.
A practical iPad and tablet contract for children — what rules to include, how to structure consequences, and why a written agreement works better than rules alone.
Practical guide to keeping your child safe at home — covering physical hazards, alone-at-home readiness, visitor safety, and the trusted adult system.
The real pros and cons of monitoring your child's social media — what research says, appropriate age for social media, and what parents of tweens need to know.
How to write a phone contract for teenagers that actually holds up — the key terms, the psychology behind why they work, and what to avoid.
De Becker's Protecting the Gift is the definitive child safety philosophy book. But it doesn't include scripts or drills. Here's how to decide what your family needs.
The science on screen time for babies and toddlers under 2 — what actually causes harm, what doesn't, and the practical reality for modern families.
CDC and AAP screen time recommendations by age in a clear chart — and the practical approach that works better than strict hour limits.
How much screen time is healthy for a 9-year-old, 6-year-old, or tween? Practical rules parents can actually enforce, with age-specific limits.
The debate over banning social media for under-18s: what the evidence actually says, what countries are doing, and what parents should do right now.
What the research shows about why social media is bad for kids — the specific risks for teens and younger children, and what parents can actually do.
Social media for 13-year-olds and tweens: age realities, safety rules, and a practical framework for parents navigating middle school social media.
A practical social media parents guide covering age-appropriate access, privacy settings, monitoring approaches, and how to keep communication open with your kids.
Practical social media safety tips for teens and parents — platform settings, warning signs of grooming, and how to build the open communication that actually works.