Military Veterans Against Child Abuse

05/25/2025

We will never forget. 🫡

05/07/2025

Respect to our Military family! We appreciate you!

08/05/2024

Be cognizant about the information you share online about your children.

With school starting back and everyone posting photos of your adorable children, please be mindful of revealing personal information about your child. Their full name, name of their school, grade, age and other identifying tidbits can be used by predators and scammers. The safest practice is to keep personal information to a minimum, no matter your privacy settings or friends. Have a great school year!

06/12/2024

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06/03/2024

"M" is for Modeling Healthy Behavior. As parents, we serve as role models for our children, and it's important to demonstrate healthy behaviors and attitudes in all aspects of our lives. Show your child what it means to communicate respectfully, set boundaries, and advocate for yourself and others. Model healthy conflict resolution skills and demonstrate empathy and compassion in your interactions with others. By modeling healthy behavior, we teach our children valuable life skills and empower them to navigate the world with confidence and integrity.

Modeling Healthy Behavior (M is for Modeling): Lead by example and model healthy behaviors and attitudes for your child to emulate. Demonstrate effective communication, boundary-setting, and conflict-resolution skills in your interactions with your child and others, and explain your actions to your child to reinforce the importance of positive role modeling.

05/31/2024

"L" is for Listening. Active listening is a powerful tool for building trust and connection with our children, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like abuse. Take the time to listen to your child without judgment, and validate their feelings and experiences. Create a safe space where they feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and concerns, and reassure them that you are there to support and protect them. By listening attentively to our children, we can gain valuable insights into their lives and experiences, and empower them to speak up if they ever need help or support.

Listening Activity (L is for Listening): Practice active listening with your child by having a conversation where you take turns listening and responding to each other without interrupting. Encourage them to share their thoughts and feelings openly, and validate their experiences by acknowledging their perspective.

05/29/2024

"K" is for Knowing Your Child's Friends. As parents, it's important to know who our children are spending time with and to be aware of their social circles. Take the time to get to know your child's friends and their families, and observe how they interact with each other. Encourage open communication with your child about their friendships, and discuss what healthy friendships look like, including mutual respect, trust, and support. By staying involved in your child's social life, you can better protect them from negative influences and ensure their safety and well-being.

Knowing Your Child's Friends (K is for Knowing): Get to know your child's friends and their families by inviting them over for a playdate or outing together. Observe how they interact with each other and use this opportunity to reinforce the importance of surrounding themselves with positive influences.

05/27/2024

"J" is for Journaling Together. Journaling can be a powerful tool for helping children express their thoughts and feelings, especially when it comes to difficult topics like bullying or abuse. Take some time each day to journal together with your child, providing them with a safe space to share their experiences and emotions. Encourage them to write or draw about anything that's on their mind, and reassure them that their feelings are valid and important. By journaling together, we can strengthen our bond with our children and support them through challenging times.

Activity: Journaling Together (J is for Journaling): Encourage your child to journal about at least one good thing they liked about the day, one thing that wasn't so good, and what they wish had happened instead. And have they add one positive thought to take into the next day.

05/27/2024

All gave some, some gave all. We honor and thank them all for their sacrifice.

05/24/2024

"I" is for Intervention. Knowing when and how to intervene if we suspect abuse is crucial for protecting our children from harm. Trust your instincts and take action if you notice any signs or red flags indicating that your child or any child may be experiencing abuse. Document your observations and reach out to authorities or child protective services for assistance and support. Remember, it's always better to err on the side of caution and seek help early rather than wait for a situation to escalate. By intervening proactively, we can prevent further harm to our children and ensure their safety and well-being.

Intervention Practice (I is for Intervention): Practice intervention scenarios with your child where they learn how to recognize and respond to potential signs of abuse or distress. Teach them to trust their instincts and seek help from a trusted adult if they ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

05/22/2024

"H" is for Healthy Relationships. Teaching our children about healthy relationships lays the foundation for their safety and well-being. Encourage them to build positive friendships based on mutual respect, kindness, and trust, and model healthy communication and conflict resolution skills in your own relationships. Discuss the importance of setting boundaries and standing up for themselves, and empower your child to walk away from any relationship that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. By nurturing healthy relationships from a young age, we can protect our children from harm and foster their social and emotional development.

Healthy Relationship Role-Play (H is for Healthy Relationships): Role-play different scenarios with your child where they practice building healthy relationships and setting boundaries with their friends. Encourage them to communicate openly and respectfully, and reinforce the importance of surrounding themselves with positive influences.

05/20/2024

"G" is for Guidance. As parents, it's our responsibility to provide guidance and support to our children as they navigate the world. Teach them about personal safety rules, such as never going anywhere with people they don't know (strangers) or keeping personal information private, and practice scenarios together to reinforce these lessons. Be a role model for respectful and healthy relationships, and empower your children to trust their instincts and speak up if they ever feel uncomfortable or unsafe. By guiding our children with love and patience, we can help them develop the skills they need to stay safe and thrive. Please use the words "People you don't know" and "Strangers" interchangeably because some young children don't fully understand "who" should be considered a "stranger".

Guidance Storytelling (G is for Guidance): Read a story or create scenarios with your child that teach valuable lessons about safety, boundaries, and trusting their instincts. Discuss the story together and ask open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking and reinforce the concepts of guidance and support.