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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

When kids get to the age of being able to switch on and use a computer on their own, we parents need to start thinking about making sure they are safe online. It's all too easy for kids to stray onto inappropriate websites even after doing a seemingly harmless search.

The first challenge for a lot of parents is in being aware of the dangers. These are many and varied - everything from pornography...

Tips for maintaining personal safety to keep yourself, your family, and your property safe:

1) Mobile devices distract you from paying attention and create quick and easy targets. Try not to use any mobile device when going to and from an outside location. 
2) Beware of people trying to distract you. This tactic can be used in an effort to take your belongings. Examples include asking you what time it is, asking you if you have a match, or asking for directions.
3) Keep your vehicle doors...