As children head back to school, parents should make every effort to meet the people their children will come in contact with — from their classroom teachers to those who teach the special subjects like art, music, or other extracurriculars. Make the effort to have a f...

Underage drinking can certainly get your teen into a lot of trouble — loss of driving privileges, fines, and even criminal charges. But underage drinking can also cause significant brain damage. An adolescent’s brain does not fully develop until the age of 25. Early al...

Knowing the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships can help prevent human trafficking. Healthy relationships are based on respect, honesty, and trust. In these relationships, partners communicate and help hold healthy, safe boundaries. In unhealthy rela...

Preparing your children for a situation where they might get lost or separated from you can help resolve a scary situation more quickly. Talk to your children about what to do if they ever get lost in a crowd. First, tell them to stay where they are. Teach them how to ...

A predator often works within a culture of silence to isolate and abuse children. When parents and other trusted adults fail to see the warning signs of abuse, silence can cause deep harm to young victims. Sometimes, an adult who is willing to simply listen without jud...

Bike riding is great fun and a good form of exercise for children — it is also great way to get around. A properly fitted helmet can reduce the risk of a head injury by almost 50%, but many children go without them. Teach your children the importance of helmet safety a...

Even at a young age, children are capable of much more than we might believe, including the development of certain skills that could keep them safe in an emergency. As soon as your child is able to distinguish numbers, teach them how to dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergen...

As the weather heats up, children and their families are drawn to the cool water pools, ponds and the ocean offer. Parents and caregivers should keep a few safety tips in mind when children are near water. Watch children at all times, keep weak swimmers and younger chi...

During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and on behalf of Archbishop José H. Gomez, we affirm our continued commitment to report allegations of sexual misconduct to law enforcement, support victim-survivors in their healing journey, and protect children and the vu...

In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles invites you to join us in transforming awareness into action by participating in a special nine-day Novena for Protecting and Healing from Abuse, April 22-30. For more informat...