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This post is originally authored at the home security blog at FamilyHomeSecurity.com. “1 in 4 boys who bully will have a criminal record by age 30.” – American Medical Association Bullying is a big problem. The United States government even built a website (Stop Bullying) filled with resources that help children, parents, teachers and others learn more about bullying and how to stop it. Learn the high level facts and statistics about bullying below: Infographic [...]

This post is originally authored at the home security blog at FamilyHomeSecurity.com. It’s no secret – we’re a society that relies heavily on the internet. As our technology becomes more advanced, we also increase our reliance on being connected to the internet 24/7. While this in itself isn’t a bad thing, it has introduced a unique issue – internet addiction. If you ask the average person, they wouldn’t admit to being addicted to the internet. [...]

This post is originally authored at the home security blog at FamilyHomeSecurity.com. A few years ago, a group of hikers left on a day-long excursion to the mountains. However, when a storm hit, they weren’t able to return home. During the storm, they lost the trail, and became completely stranded in the woods. Without any supplies, food or water, the hikers had to figure out how to survive, especially since one of their party had [...]

This post is originally authored at the home security blog at FamilyHomeSecurity.com. Some experts estimate that around 14% of homes in the United States are protected by monitored security systems. However, a burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the US. When asked why they don’t have a monitored security system, many people often cite one (or several) popular home security misconceptions. Here are five common home security myths. Myth #1 – Home Security is Expensive! [...]

This post is originally authored at the home security blog at FamilyHomeSecurity.com. It’s interesting to note the negative connotations attached to the word “preparedness”. Most people equate preparedness with the image of paranoia, conspiracy theories and a negative view on organized government. However, the true definition of preparedness couldn’t be farther from that stereotype. Preparedness is less of a “lifestyle”, and more of a “mindset” that defines your lifestyle. It highlights independence, sustainability and the [...]

This post is originally authored at the home security blog at FamilyHomeSecurity.com. If you have a credit card, one of your biggest fears is probably that your card might be stolen. However, since many of us now make purchases online, there are now more ways for credit card thieves to gain access to your personal info. If your credit card information has been stolen or compromised, there are a few ways you can reduce your [...]

This post is originally authored at the home security blog at FamilyHomeSecurity.com. You might have seen the news lately – the Midwestern United States is getting hammered by strong storms. Even if you don’t live in the Midwest, it’s still extremely important for you to know how to prepare your home (and family) for a severe storms. Weather conditions can be volatile, which means the severity of a storm could change at a moment’s notice. [...]

This post is originally authored at the home security blog at FamilyHomeSecurity.com. There might be circumstances when you aren’t able to financially provide for yourself while pregnant. Or, an unplanned pregnancy could come at a time when your family is already struggling financially. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with applying for financial assistance while pregnant, especially for food assistance programs. During (and after) pregnancy, you will need to make sure that you and your baby remain [...]

This post is originally authored at the home security blog at FamilyHomeSecurity.com. With one of this year’s data disasters involving the leak of sensitive information over the Playstation Network, many people are looking for new ways to secure their gaming consoles. For parents, this often means restricting what information their children can have access to while gaming. Using parental controls on gaming consoles is a great way to ensure that your children will have a [...]