More deadly mass shootings occurred in the United States in 2013 than in the 1960s and 1970s combined. Yet despite the unprecedented increase in gun violence, such incidents remain relatively rare. "You're more likely to be struck by lightning than die in a...
Today's children and teens are growing up immersed in digital media. They are exposed to media in all forms, including TV, computers, smartphones, and other screens. Media can influence how children and teens feel, learn, think, and behave. What We Know: Here are...
Between the ages of seven and twelve, many adopted children develop an increasing curiosity about their background and how they came to be adopted. During adolescence, that interest often intensifies. Teenagers sculpt their self-identity largely through studying their...
Teens sometimes engage in behaviors that increase their risks of illness, injury, and early death. Engaging in sexual risk behaviors—such as having sex at an early age, having more than one sex partner, and not using condoms or other contraceptives—can lead to...
These guidelines were developed to help parents and coaches increase the safety and performance of children who play sports in hot weather. Children who play sports or are physically active in hot weather can be at risk for heat illnesses. The good news is heat...
Webinar Recording - February 6th, 2019 Join us as Gabe Lowy shares with us the "Top Tips for Teaching Kids Digital Citizenship Skills". Missed the webinar? No problem! Click here to view the full recording:...
Webinar Recording - December 12th, 2018 "5 Ways to Reinforce Desired Behavior" with guest speaker  Von McDaniel, Director of Mental Health Services, Jonesboro Public School. Missed the webinar? No problem! Click here to view...
Webinar Series - November 7th, 2018 "Establishing a Family Code of Conduct with Carol Hogue from Darkness to Light" We're talking about play dates, internet safety, sleep overs, camps, & baby sitters. How can you...
Webinar Recording - October 3rd, 2018 "Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse through Positive Parenting" with guest speaker Susan Britton from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Missed the webinar? No...
Let's end bullying this school year! American SPCC's Learning Center provides free online Bullying & Cyberbullying resources to help you learn the signs, triggers, and impact of bullying as well as where to turn to for help. Click here to access and start making a...
Tips for Re-Empowerment After Abuse by Sarah Mendivel, Author of Sam's Theory Our guest writer, Sarah Mandivel believes deeply in the American SPCC's mission to give voices to children who otherwise have none, as she commonly...
It’s legal in some states for girls age 12-13 to marry & boys at 14-15 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carlsbad, CA – March 8, 2018 – Child marriages don’t just occur in third-world countries. Approximately 200,000 children in the U.S. –...