I am tired of seeing children disappear and I am sure it bothers you as well. I am not going to focus on all the bad things that can happen but instead, I am going to tell you my thoughts on what we can do about it.

Safety needs to be a mindset, a way of life, that flows through our daily life. By handling it this way, our children won't be as frightened because we have addressed the issues of safety during our daily experience of living.

Safety must begin with the mind first. Contrary to everything else I see out there, we must help children focus and process first so when something happens, they will think instead of feel, which is what children typically do first since the are primarily sensors for most of the childhood and adolescence.

What are you doing to help your children think safe on a routine basis? Be sure to take the time to answer this question so you can be more confident your children are prepared to deal with the difficult moments which could come their way.

Always,

Catherine