Head's Up

Crime facts: According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, roughly 800,000 children are reported missing each year in the United States. This book provides the information your child needs to spot those dangerous situations before they have a chance to materialize. Parents get: A step-by-step guide to teaching children how to safely engage with and accurately interpret their surroundings. Kids benefit: Tosses out the concept of "stranger danger". Focuses instead on the process of understanding normal behavior for the purpose of spotting potentially dangerous situations and how to avoid them. Parents grow: Recognize your children's fears and confront those fears in a manner that encourages teamwork and effective communication. Confidence: This book gives parents the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their children have basic situational awareness skills, have a plan if danger appears, and that their children can clearly communicate with adults.