December 16, 2021
Lauren’s Kids is excited to share that we’ve won a 2021 Suncoast Regional EMMY Award! Our Safer, Smarter Kids Kindergarten curriculum videos won in the Informational/Instructional category. "There is nothing … Read More »
Author: Lauren Book
How Do I Train (Teach) My Staff About Child Sexual Abuse?
December 13, 2021
Child abuse occurs at all socioeconomic levels, across all ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions, and at all levels of education. However, by making sure that we are educated and informed on this issue, we can preve… Read More »
Category: Blog
How Do I Teach My Students About Sexual Abuse?
December 13, 2021
Did you know children who receive school-based education about child sexual abuse are 3.5 times more likely to report if they had been/were being abused, compared to children who did not receive that education? Unfortunate… Read More »
Category: Blog
What Skills Can I Teach My Child to Avoid Sex Abuse?
December 13, 2021
It’s hard to imagine our children being in unsafe situations but we know child sexual abuse is a silent epidemic. It occurs at every socioeconomic level, across all ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions and at all… Read More »
Category: Blog
What Are the Warning Signs That My Child Has Been Sexually Abused?
December 13, 2021
When a child has been sexually abused, the first step toward healing is for someone to recognize the signs. To do this, it is helpful to know what those signs look like and the difference between signs indicating abuse vs. ty… Read More »
Category: Blog
Language Matters: Why We Need To Be Clear When It Comes to Abuse
December 13, 2021
Unfortunately, every day in the media, there is conflicting language used in headlines reporting child sexual assault and abuse... The above examples from the same news publication and almost identical crimes — ye… Read More »
Category: Blog
Save the Date! Be a Hero, Run4Kids 5K
November 19, 2021
Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the David Posnack JCC in Davie, Florida This year the David Posnack Jewish Community Center has partnered with Lauren’s Kids to host the inaugural 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair Race at the Davi… Read More »
Category: News
This Week is National Education Week
November 19, 2021
This week our Lauren's Kids team honored some incredible educators who go the distance every day in the name of protecting childhood. In honor of National Education Week, which is held every year the week before Thanksgiving,… Read More »
Category: Blog
Give Miami Day is HERE!
November 12, 2021
THANK YOU FOR DONATING! Through your generosity, we EXCEEDED our 2021 goal! Stay tuned for information on “sliming” our Chairman (& Lauren’s dad) Ron Book! GIVE MIAMI DAY is HERE! Monday, November 15 – Thursday, No… Read More »
Category: News & Blog
National Suicide Prevention Day
September 9, 2021
September 10th is National Suicide Prevention Day, and during these unprecedented times, so many are struggling to find joy amidst the uncertainty of our world. Here at Lauren's Kids, we know all too well that strength, hope … Read More »
