Author Archives: spiralmode

Does a Scammer Have Your Password?

how to avoid scammers

  The internet gives people access to a lot of useful and helpful information. However, if a person is not careful, they can inadvertently give someone out there access to their own personal information. There are dozens of scams out there that people use in an attempt to gain a victims personal information. While many […]

How to Keep Your Home Safe

keeping your home safe

    In an article written by Matthew Wilson for Property Guard Master, Wilson cites that in the United States alone there is a home intrusion every thirteen seconds. Furthermore, there are an astounding 2.5 million home burglaries reported each year. Of those 2.5 million home burglaries, 60% of them happen between the hours of […]

At What Age Can Your Child Walk to School Alone?

walking to school alone

  One of the great things about living close to your child’s school is that your kids can walk rather than ride the bus. The problem many parents face is knowing how old their kids should be before allowing this to happen. A new federal law, Every Student Succeeds Act, means you no longer have […]

Is Your House Being Watched by Burglars?

is your house being watched

  There are various stereotypes that surround the idea of someone breaking into your home. It could be that a masked stranger breaks into your home in the middle of the night and steals your personal belongings while you sleep. It could also be that the burglar wears all black and sneakily climbs through a […]

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?

celebrating labor day

  Many people view Labor Day as one of the final summer barbeque holidays. It provides a relaxing three day weekend for everyone and lets people have a lot of fun. Unfortunately, this all means that the reason behind the actual holiday is often left forgotten. In fact, not many people could even tell you […]

What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied

bullied children

  As a parent, one of the most heartbreaking things that can happen to your child is for them to come home from school one day and tell you that they are being bullied. At first you might feel angry, “How could someone pick on, tease, or taunt my child? Their parents should have taught […]

The 3 Different Levels of Crimes

3 levels of crime

  When it comes to breaking the law, most people know they shouldn’t do that because if they do, they will face consequences. However, while people may understand this concept pretty easily, what they may not realize is that there are varying levels when it comes to breaking the law. Different crimes earn different consequences. […]

At What Age Can Your Children Walk to School Alone?

One of the great things about living close to your child’s school is that your kids can walk rather than ride the bus. The problem many parents face is knowing how old their kids should be before allowing this to happen. A new federal law, Every Student Succeeds Act, means you no longer have to […]

Prevent Bullies

Are Parents Legally Responsible if Their Kid Is a Bully

New year, same problem. It’s the start of a new school year, which means new classrooms and new friends. For some, it also means facing new bullies. Let’s join the nation and take a stand against bullying one child at a time. What better child to start with than your own? The new school year […]

Amber Alerts

Can Police Officers Search Your Electronics?

If you own a cell phone then it’s likely that you’ve heard the buzzer-like noise that blasts from the speakers at any given time of the day. Depending on the time of day or what you are in the middle of, you may or may not be slightly irritated at the unannounced noise. However, this […]