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Self defense key “Tactikey”, secure the purse keeps things in place when traveling, I-phone and Android cell phone chargers disguised in a tassel, or jewelry.
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Well, those lazy summer days are coming to end soon. Will you be homeschooling a-g-a-i-n? It’s a new school year and whether it’s starting at home, or “hybrid” school, or if you’re one of the “lucky ones”, your child is actually going to the physical school building, most of us parents look forward to regaining our routines.
In these crazy times of trying to stay safe and healthy but longing for friends and our lives to return to normal.
This month is about keeping your kids safe. Education, awareness and we should be pro-active, not reactive.
It’s one of my goals at Incognito Wear IX is to share information I hope you will find helpful in your journey of self-reliance for you and your family. But ya know, this “ain’t yo mamma’s world” anymore! and we’ve got to make sure we protect our kids too.
These are WAY different times, my friends! My kids are adults now, but when I was raising them as a single mom, my biggest fear was kidnapping. I was outnumber by 2 rambunctious boys and a pretty little girl. One of the scariest times of my life was when my oldest, about 8 at the time, went ahead of us before I could get the other 2 out of the car.
We were at the ball park and my daughter was cheering at the next pew wee game. While I was gathering all the stuff, my oldest went to find his friends. I didn’t know what happened; he was gone.
Fortunately, he’d gone ahead and into football field – and yes, without paying at the gate. Thankfully, after a few announcements (over the loud speaker) we were united! ….and I shed tears of relief!
Moms and Dads are juggling so much due to the pandemic. I hope this provides some valuable information how you can teach your kids about staying safe – being aware of their surroundings – not what’s on their phone!
this is especially true if your child goes home to an empty home after school. This may not be as common since Covid-19, but as more of us are going back to the office, we can’t become dismissive.
Nowadays, your child may be “groomed” by someone hiding behind a computer screen, a cellphone, social media chat room or even a coach (as seen first hand). These “relationships” my be secret or it could be someone you consider to be friends with.
Growing up, I didn’t know anyone who was a “latchkey kid” but that’s not to say there weren’t any either. I mean, it’s not like you’re going to announce that sort thing, right? Having a personal alarm key chain would provide a loud noise your child could sound if he felt threatened.
What about the shows or commercials inundating your home? Have you really paid attention to the message? I was struck about a revelation after reading “Bringing Up Boys” by the great Dr. Dobson.
A very popular, seamlessly harmless commercial was belittling men and their role as providers. If you have boys, I recommend “Bringing up Boys“. I also found great tips in Growing Kid’s God’s Way. These books provided some great insights for practical parenting and it opened my eyes to how I was parenting and some better alternatives!
Being a parent is one tough job! Watch out for pot holes.
How do you keep your kids safe in today’s world?
I want to share some helpful resources that Damsel in Defense has for you and your family (I’m a rep, but feel you may find them helpful). They’re tools to help with the multiple threats facing our kids today. Safe Hearts book series address topics like “grooming” and setting boundaries for elementary grade students. For latchkey kids, items like personal alarms bring attention, and for the young drivers, car safety tools for emergencies. There’s something for everyone.
Key Chains with “break away” features or built in flashlight, or pepper sprays for the older kiddos who are looking to spread their wings of independence.
Our children no longer have to worry with “stranger dangers” Sadly, it’s more common that the perpetrator is someone the child(ren) knows and likely has relationships with already.
Create the safe environment for kids to be kids.
August is National Shooting Sports month, a way to introduce new folks to the joy of the shooting sports AND it’s a good time to remember how important it is to teach your children about gun safety. Project Childsafe of the NSSF or NRA’s Eddie Eagle teach children what to do if they ever “see or find” a firearm.
Remember, just because you don’t have a firearm in your home, doesn’t mean your child won’t ever be in a situation where he/she comes across one. Teach them what to do.
Does your child know what to do if he or she finds a gun?
NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) and the NRA Firearm Safety Information for Children
This month is about keeping your kids safe. Education, awareness and being pro-active.
Our children are our future. Heritage and history are important and can be great teachers. Let’s get back to the basics and keep our families safe and strong.
Want to help? Support your community by volunteering at the local school or mentorship programs.
I bet you are feeling like me – everything seems to be crazy and every thing is an emergency. Whether its financial, career, self protection, or food. We’re in a time of crisis but not all of it is of our own making.
Let’s talk about where we find common emergencies. How can we prepare for the unexpected and what are the solutions.
Sometimes the ER is about self defense
When its in the middle of the night, and something goes “bump”, that’s an emergency.
Maybe your husband is out of town on a business trip or you’re a single mom, how and what do you do to keep your family safe when you’re startled awake at 3:00 am.
This could be you… you wake up and see a stranger ascending your stairs toward the bedrooms. Are you prepared to protect your family?
Fortunately, for this particular woman, she’s a gun owner.
Training is vital and practice makes perfect right. With the country on lock down, it’s easy to slip out of routine…. and out of training.
With the recent surges in gun sales and much unrest, ammunition is in short supply. So, how do you practice with stay at home orders?
A great and very effective measure of training is called “dry-fire”. I”m giving myself a wake up call and need to schedule in at least 5 minutes to practice, ideally, every day. The main thing is just to start, right?!
Be prepared for self defense. A lot of people are being hurt. Do you have a way to protect yourself, your kids, or others?
Maybe firearms are a little intimidating right now; there are many non lethal tools available. You can check some of them out here.
A “Get Home bag” or a “Bug Out Bag”?
A Get Home Bag (GHB) is just that. You are out, away from home and need to get home. Maybe you’re unable to get home due to weather – I’ll never forget “Snow-Mageddon” in Atlanta.
A Bug Out Bag (BOB) needs different gear as you are leaving the safety of home and will be among outside elements for survival (for awhile).
Basically, gear for survival – food, shelter, water. A means of self defense (knife, firearm are ideal because they can also be used for hunting). Don’t forget about a first aid kit. Things happen! Keep in mind you want items that are portable and lightweight.
As far as self defense tools, it’s ideal to have some layers of protection. A firearm isn’t always the best option. I’m a rep for Damsel in Defense and all our gear is non lethal.
Non lethal tools range from pepper sprays,Tactical pens, car care kits, striking tools, stun guns, concealed carry purses and more.
What about your finances? Yes, we even need to have an emergency fund.
Honestly, in thinking about emergencies, finances weren’t at top of the list, nor was thinking about insurance. Not everything you think should be covered is actually covered. You certainly don’t want to find out after a natural disaster, you didn’t have the coverage your thought. Remember Hurricane Katrina?
This is a good time to double checking with your insurance carrier. You don’t want to be surprisd!
After all, We are in hurricane season and you may be surprised to find out that most policies don’t cover flood damages. Are you prepared for natural disasters?
With the world upside down, I hope I have shared some things that can help you to feel more prepared and protected.
Remember, your life is worth fighting for. I design clothing to make it easy to dress around your defense tool. As American Express said; “Never leave home without it” – a self-defense tool.
