As Election Day approaches, Dr. Scott Poland answers questions for families on how to handle anxiety around politics. How is election...

7 Web Chats to Help Schools and Families Manage “New Normals” The Tuesdays at the Table web chat series was created with the goal of...

Q and A with Michele Gay I overheard a conversation the other day in the grocery store (from a distance of course) where one...

With the recent onset of Covid-19 both nationwide and globally, anxiety is on the rise. With so many unknowns, how do we help our kids...

Navigating the New Normal: Simple Steps to Create Routines for Your Kids…and You Safe and Sound Schools’ Co-Founder, Alissa Parker...

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After months of preparations, the Safe and Sound Parent Council program training has officially begun! The Parent Council is an exclusive...

I can still remember the feelings of fear and guilt that washed through my body when I first heard a gunman had entered my daughter’s...

One of the key takeaways from the 2018 State of School Safety Report illustrates a lack of communication and misunderstanding about...

While I spend a fair amount of time traveling to visit schools, communities, and school safety professionals, my travel increases...

As summer draws to a close, the next few weeks are prime time to take your kids back to school shopping. Lunch boxes, binders, and...

Parents often ask us how to be more engaged with their kids, and how to best support them as they navigate this complicated world around...

By: Leslie Lagerstrom & Todd A. Savage, Ph.D., NCSP May is Mental Health Awareness Month. School staff and school-based mental health...

As parents of children with autism, we already know firsthand the many challenges associated with keeping our kids safe, both in and out...

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While schools are among the safest places for young people in our society, the recent mass shootings and school shootings in Benton,...

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A PARENT’S GUIDE TO SCHOOL SAFETY SUPPORT FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR This time of year I’m reminded of that Staples commercial that ran a few...

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SUMMER CAMP SAFETY: COVER ALL YOUR BASES School’s out, the sun’s out, and for many families, it’s time to gear up for camp! For many...