From Playpens to Panic Rooms: The Family Plan for Prepping Your Kids for SHTF Scenarios
The Importance of a Family Plan When it comes to SHTF (Shit Hits The Fan) scenarios, the instinct to protect our families is paramount. However, preparing for emergencies shouldn’t be an adult-only affair. Involving your kids in the preparation not only increases family readiness but also instills valuable life skills. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll […]
Growing Up Alert: How to Instill Situational Awareness in Kids at Every Age
In a world brimming with both wonders and risks, teaching children the importance of situational awareness is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. However, striking a balance between equipping kids with the tools they need to stay safe and scaring them is a fine art. This comprehensive guide aims to help parents and caregivers navigate the […]
North Texas Charter School Implements Crisis Shooter Response System
North Texas Collegiate Academy, a charter school with Denton, Lewisville, and Little Elm campuses, has implemented a comprehensive crisis shooter response system called SafeDefend. The system is part technology and part training, and it is designed to help school staff and faculty respond to an active shooter situation. The SafeDefend system includes a notification system […]
Do your kids listen? Even in an emergency?
As humans, we all experience a myriad of emotions throughout our lives, both the good and the bad. One of the not-so-great emotions is terror, which can be evoked through various stimuli such as horror movies and TV shows. For me, this fear often manifests itself as recurring nightmares about my wife or kids being […]
Child Safety: A Parent’s Guide
Parenting is a challenging but rewarding experience. One of the most important aspects of parenting is ensuring the safety of your child. Of course, you have your child wear their seatbelt and bicycle helmet, but other dangers are lurking in the world that you need to have them ready for. It would be great if […]