Her Health Let's Talk

06/04/2026

Could your kid be blackmailed? Yes.

Predators who use s*xtortion against kids are counting on your child being too afraid to tell their parents that someone has n**e photos of them. Many kids continue to meet the demands of predators because they are scared to talk to their parents. These kids are essentially held hostage to ongoing demands for money, s*x, more pictures, more videos, and other things.

This is a serious conversation parents should have with their kids before it ever happens.

I know many parents want to believe they have instilled enough values and caution that their child would never send inappropriate or illegal photos. The reality is that even great kids from great families make mistakes sometimes. With how desensitized many kids have become through social media, there is a high likelihood your child may someday send some type of photo that could later be used against them.

Let your kids know ahead of time that there may be consequences, but there will also be understanding, support, and learning opportunities.

What should your kids do if they know one of their friends has sent out a photo or is being extorted?

In our house, we regularly do tabletop scenarios and walk through possible actions, reactions, and short-term and long-term consequences. Talking about these situations as a family helps kids understand that you, as a parent, are on their team, especially when they make mistakes.

As a School Resource Officer, I try to help kids understand that the bigger the mistake, the more they need trusted adults like parents, teachers, counselors, or law enforcement to help them. I make sure they know I am on their team no matter what may have happened. The legal consequences of some online mistakes are minor compared to the real-world consequences of letting bad people control your life.

I would also like parents to understand that police officers, especially SROs, are here to help kids. Most of us would much rather see a parent handle a problem than see a judge involved. Sometimes families need extra support, and that’s when the court system may become part of the solution.

Happy Parenting!
Officer Gomez

06/03/2026

Thank you, Katelyn Butters, Family Consumer Science Teacher at Westwood Community School District, for allowing us to speak to your middle school students this year! We appreciate your feedback!

Katelyn says, "Amy and Her Health do an amazing job at providing important information to the students. Not only are their lessons knowledgable to students they do a great job at keeping the students engaged and provide a fun atmosphere."

Want to book our "Let's Talk" Healthy Relationships program in your school for the 2026/2027 school year? Simply email:
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05/27/2026

Thank you, Melissa Wulf, School Nurse, at Woodbury Central Community School District, for allowing us to speak to your middle school students this year! We appreciate your feedback!

Melissa says, "Amy & Kerri are fantastic, the material is engaging and relevant. The students are interested, engaged, and attentive for their presentations! Thank you!"

Want to book our "Let's Talk" Healthy Relationships program in your school for the 2026/2027 school year? Simply email:
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05/20/2026

Thank you, Connie Smits, Secondary Counselor at Westwood Community School District, for allowing us to speak to your middle school students this year! We appreciate your feedback!

Connie says, "Amy is an outstanding educator! The kids really enjoy her interactive lessons and activities. She has the students fully engaged and they have learned such valuable information while having fun! We are grateful for the opportunity to have Amy work with our middle school aged students, thank you so much for this partnership!"

Want to book our "Let's Talk" Healthy Relationships program in your school for the 2026/2027 school year? Simply email:
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05/14/2026

Bottom line, it's about the profit. Talk to your kids. Talk to all kids. We have to spread awareness.

05/13/2026

Thank you, Kristi Clark Moore, Elementary/Middle School Counselor at MVAO Community School District, for allowing us to speak to your middle school students this year! We appreciate your feedback!

Kristi says, "Kerri does an amazing job with our middle school students. We love that she is able to come every week and spend three periods with our students. This schedule works great to deliver engaging and interactive lessons within the smaller classroom setting. Kerri is personable and has terrific rapport with our students and staff. Kerri is able to manage the classroom effectively and with ease. We look forward to partnering with Her Health for another year with Kerri delivering the "Let's Talk" program."

Want to book our "Let's Talk" Healthy Relationships program in your school for the 2026/2027 school year? Simply email:
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05/10/2026

A special Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers in our lives.

05/07/2026

New info for me! How many of you knew about this "My Eyes Only" vault?

05/06/2026

Thank you, Tammy Cahill-Lane, Health Teacher at South Sioux City Community School District, for allowing us to speak to your middle school students this year! We appreciate your feedback!

Tammy says, "The information presented was not only accurate and relevant, but was delivered in a way that was engaging & easy for students to understand. Amy did an awesome job connecting with the students. The information presented was both educational & impactful. Our students walked away with valuable knowledge & a better understanding of important health topics."

05/05/2026

SOOOOO GOOD! Have you had "What to do in case of emergency" conversations with your children?

In Case of Emergency… Do This First

Son/Daughter,

If you ever find yourself in an emergency, listen carefully:

Your first job is simple… "stay alive."
Your second job is to "help others stay alive."

Everything else comes after that.

Once you are safe, then you can call or text for help… and let me know you’re okay.

School Shooting:
Don’t freeze. "Watch and listen", Figure out where the threat is and act accordingly. Follow your school’s training if you can. Protect yourself first.
When you are completely safe, then you reach out.

Car Crash:
If you can move, "get out and get to a safe location immediately."
I’ve worked too many crashes where the first one wasn’t the worst one. Ice, fog, distracted drivers… they stack up fast.
Get safe. Help others if you can.
Then call or text.

Other Emergencies:
Same rule applies… "stay alive and help others do the same."
And don’t stand there filming tragedy for attention. Be the person who makes things better, not the one collecting views.

Have conversations about emergencies that fit where you live. Mountains, highways, weather… they all bring their own problems.

A lot of parents never have this talk. That’s a mistake.

Remember this:

When someone yells, “Somebody should do something!”
You are somebody.

Handle it.

Happy Parenting,
Officer Gomez