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10 Tips to Keep Kids Safe from Strangers SmartKidsID response to the result of Social Experiments on stranger danger San Diego, CA -- 06/16/2015 -- Dateline TV and Joel Salads recently published social experiments on stranger danger and put kids to the test. Results were shocking and eye opening. Are parents not preparing their children enough for the unthinkable situation of child abduction, sexual abuse, or assault? Most parents are unsure when it is the right age to speak about this topic with their children. That's why SmartKidsID would like to emphasize the need for parents to verbalize this topic with their children as early as possible. It is important to increase the child's awareness of situations that possibly could make them feel uncomfortable and build up a child's confidence in how to handle those situations with strangers or people they know. It is very important to clarify that possible predators are not necessarily strangers, but can also be relatives and people that children might have met before (i.e. people that came to the house before for any reason). There are many age appropriate ways to talk about this. And when talking about how to stay safe and to avoid that the raised awareness turns into anxiety, parents can practice this by having the child actively participate. Practicing increases the child's confidence and competence. These are 10 tips SmartKidsID put together to help improve children's safety skills and keep them safe from predators. 1. Never take anything from a stranger, enter a house, truck or car when no parents are around Teach children that it is whether normal that a grown up approaches a child and offers something, nor it is normal to ask a child to get into a house, a truck, or any other isolated place by themselves. Situations could be the most trivial for and that person is very nice, i.e. that someone asks for help. Children need to be aware that this could be wrong. Children need to learn that it is 'ok' to say that they are not allowed to go into someone else's house or that they first need permission from the parents. Most importantly, children need to learn to keep the conversation as short as possible and walk away. 2. Stay in groups of 2 or more There are many children that walk to school or ride the bus by themselves. If possible, children should stay in groups of 2 or more. First of all, this might keep a predator away from them; it also makes them stronger and helps them to make the right choice together. And if something happens one child might be able to run off and get help. 3. Never walk alone on dark streets, alleys, fields, and other dark places. Sometimes children are tempted to use short cuts and walk i.e. through dark alleys or take a field path. Teach children to make the right choice and rather use the longer distance instead of the short cut to stay safe. 4. Never wait by yourself in the dark. For example if children are waiting for their parents to pick them up, children should make sure to wait with the coach or other parents – never by themselves. Tell children to ask a teacher, friend or the friend's parents to wait with them when pick up is late. If nobody is around the child should stay inside a building, especially when it is getting dark early. Parents should also make sure to contact other parents to stay with their child when being late for pick up. 5. Follow your gut feeling. Teach a child to follow their gut feeling. It might be hard to explain, but in a situation that does not feel right, the kids will remember and hopefully do the right thing. 6. Ask parents for permission Teach children that they have to ask parents for permission if there is a situation when approached to take something, help or asked to go with the stranger. This is also an easy way of getting out of a situation and easy for younger children to remember. 7. Never let young kids go to a bathroom by themselves in public places. Always accompany the younger children to the bathroom in public places, use the family bathroom or stay close to the bathroom if there are different genders after the age of 8 years. Parents can make sure that it is heard that someone is around by talking to a child loud when the door to the bathroom is still open. 8. Move away from cars/ trucks that seem suspicious Tell your children to move away from cars that pull up aside or drive slowly next to them when they don't know the driver even if the driver pretends to know them. Children should know to change the side of the road or go right into a house's entry, ring the bell and ask for help. 9. Call parents whenever needed Let children know that it is ok to contact the parents at any time in case the arranged pick up is late, can't make it or if the child missed the bus. 10. It is ok to say "NO" Teach kids how to say "NO" and let them know that it is ok to say NO! Many kids think they hurt the other person's feeling because parents always teach kids to be nice and helpful. And someone that wants to sexual assault a child will also say that it is ok to do something and that the parents gave the permission, others may make the child feel bad when they are not doing what it is said. Children need to know that no one ever has the right to touch them, hurt them or ask them to do things that don't feel right. They need to learn that it is their body and they need to protect it. In addition children should know - no matter what - they need to tell the parents about those situations even someone tells them not to say something – they need to learn to distinguish between right and wrong and how to protect themselves. These are just a few tips, but it is a start to help keep children stay safe and make them stronger in situations they could possibly be confronted with -especially if the adults in their lives help them learn and practice these skills. For more information, please contact us at info@smartkidsid.com or visit our website at https://SmartKidsID.com About Liv & Leo, Inc. Liv & Leo, Inc., a San Diego based company is specialized in 'SmartKidsID' wearable child Id safety products. It is owned by C. Thieler, a mom of three children who created SmartKidsID as an easy solution to keep kids safe with child id/medical Id bracelet that can significantly shorten the time a child is separated from a parent and make it possible that a child with a medical condition is being helped in the right way when parents can't be around. Products are available at SmartKidsID Shop. Free child Id profiles are available at https://SmartKidsID.com. No purchase necessary. Media Relations Contact Christiana Thieler CEO Liv&Leo, Inc Telephone: 858-939 0003 Email: Click to Email Christiana Thieler Web: https://SmartKidsID.com

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Free Child ID Profiles to Assist Police when a Child Goes Missing SmartKidsID

Free Child ID Profiles help save valuable time when a child goes missing!

According to information from the FBI a child goes missing every 40 seconds in the U.S, over 2,100 per day. In excess of 800,000 children are reported missing each year. Another 500,000 go missing without ever being reported.

When a child goes missing the first three hours are the most critical when trying to locate a missing child. Law enforcement is dependent on information parents or caregivers provide. But when in panic and in an extreme situation like this, it can take parents more than 2 hours to gather information about a child - valuable time parents can save by being pro-active.

SmartKidsID free child Id profiles are an easy-to-use tool to be pro-active. It just takes a few minutes to create a free child Id profile. A few minutes that could possibly safe a child's life! 

Free child Id profiles (including vital, medical information and recent photograph) can be created using the free SmartKidsID App (iOS – Android available soon) or by going to www.SmartKidsID.com. Accounts are password protected and information is secured. 

In case a child goes missing parents can send a "Missing Child Alert" that includes all information about the child in seconds directly from the account to local law enforcement agencies. 

Parents worldwide can use this free SmartKidsID tool - There is no purchase necessary and no membership or any other fees associated. Parents can take advantage of SmartKidsID in everyday situations as well. Updating the picture of a child when visiting crowded places will help staff locate the child faster knowing exactly how the child looked like and what she/he was wearing when lost. 

In addition SmartKidsID offers an easy solution to reunite a lost child with the parents fast - child Id/Medical Id bracelets for children to always carry emergency contact information and medical information with them while away from home.

SmartKidsID Id products each come pre-engraved with a unique QR Code that can be linked to the fully customizable online child Id profile. When a child is lost or needs special treatment in a medical emergency a helper can quickly access the needed information by scanning the QR Code using a smartphone (SmartKidsID App or any other free QR Code Scanner that is available in the App Store).

SmartKidsID child Id/Medical Id Bracelets are just $16.95. No engraving necessary and information can be edited as often as needed. There are no membership or any other fees. Products are available at SmartKidsID Store or on Amazon.

Here is a short explanatory video on how to help a child that is wearing a SmartKidsID How to help a child?and the SmartKidsID Explanatory Video. Read more at www.SmartKidsID.com 

About Liv & Leo, Inc.
Liv & Leo, Inc., a San Diego based company is specialized in the distribution of 'SmartKidsID' wearable child Id safety products. It is owned by C.Thieler, a mom of three who created SmartKidsID as an easy to use child id/medical Id bracelet that can significantly shorten the time a child is separated from a parent and make it possible that a child with a medical condition is being helped in the right way when a parent can't be around.

Keep Your Kids Safe this Winter with Child Id /Medical Id Bracelets!

Now with days getting shorter it is very important to give your child extra protection on-the-go! Police recommends that every child carries some kind of Id when away from home!

SmartKidsID has the perfect solution with fun fashionable child Id/ medical Id bracelets and Id shoe tags.

Each SmartKidsID comes pre-engraved with a unique QR Code that can be linked to a fully customizable child id online profile. Child Id profiles are secured and password protected and can be created free of charge at www.SmartKidsID.com

If a child is lost or in a medical emergency a helper can access information by scanning the QR Code with a smartphone or by calling the 24/7 help hotline that is provided.

To protect the information of a child, a helper can just access information the parents decided to make public.

And SmartKidsId can more: If a child goes missing parents can send a 'Missing Child' alert right from the account with 1-click to local law enforcement agencies.

With our Winter Wonderland Special you can get 20% off now through Nov.30th with code WINTER20 at www.SmartKidsID.com

How to Keep Your Child with Special Needs Safe with Child Medical Id Bracelets

How to Keep Your Child with Special Needs Safe with Child Medical Id Bracelets: Parents of children with special needs have so much to worry about and are constantly facing extra challenges and situations no one had thought even existed.

Free Child ID App to Assist Law Enforcement when a Child Goes Missing

Free Child ID App to Assist Law Enforcement when a Child Goes Missing: Liv & Leo, Inc., a San Diego based company owned by a mom of three, who created ‘SmartKidsID’ wearable child Id products (SmartKidsID Shop) urges parents to get the FREE Child Id App called 'SmartKidsID'. The App is available in the Apple iTunes Store for iPhones and Google Play Store for Android devices.

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Keep Kids Safe Trick- Or -Treating with SmartKidsID Child Id Bracelets

Keep Kids Safe Trick- Or -Treating with SmartKidsID Child Id Bracelets: With Halloween around the corner it is a great opportunity to remind parents to think about child safety. While Trick-Or-Treating means dark and crowded streets, it just takes a split second to get separated. Parents should be prepared and have their children worn a SmartKidsID Id Bracelet. Here is a short video on how easy it is to reunite a lost child with SmartKidsID: SmartKidsID Videohttp://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-553825.htm

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Why QR Codes Can Save a Child's Life

Why QR Codes Can Save a Child's Life: Surely we all have seen these little funky black and white squares called “QR Codes”. Invented in 1994 by Denso Wave QR Codes have now by far expanded their original use by the automotive industry. They are used on Real Estate signs, product packaging, on business cards, and so much more. But have you ever really figured the true sense of it and what this little square is capable of?

Free Child Id App to save valuable time in case a child goes missing!

Free Child Id App to save valuable time in case a child goes missing!

The New QR-Code Child ID - a Transformation of Technology Into Child Safety

The New QR-Code Child ID - a Transformation of Technology Into Child Safety: Either a child gets lost in a public place or needs special treatment in case of a medical emergency – it’s a parents’ worst fear not being able to protect a child in a situation like this!

The idea that was born at Disneyland California! Kids QR Code ID Bracelets - called SmartKidsID!

Now that summer break is almost here families start planning trips to Disneyland, the Zoo or other amusement parks. Parks are so much fun - endless attractions, fun things to discover and of course thousands of other families who had the same idea visiting that same park the same day! How wonderful! Now it is on you to come up with a smart idea to prevent your kids from getting separated from you! It just takes a split second - as a parent I am sure you know and have already experienced this one or two seconds of panic that makes your brain freeze...luckily most of the times the relieve when you see your child and everything is all right comes soon after..

Statistics state that the chances that you are getting separated while visiting an amusement park are as likely as 1 in 3 kids!

When we planned the a trip to Disneyland California for my sons 5th birthday I was busy preparing lunch, sun protection etc. - but forgot thinking about the safety of my kids! Police always recommends putting an ID on your child, but have you ever really thought about it? And being a busy mom I am more of a spontaneous decision maker : ) So I totally forgot about it until we came closer to the park and crowds started pushing us towards the entrance. My head started spinning and I was kind of freaking out - I was holding my daughters and son's hand really tight! - What should I do when we get separated? - How can they get back to me? How can they seek help?

By that time my daughter was 2 and not able to speak yet and my son just threw all the numbers of my phone number left and right but never in the right order. So I had to come up with a plan...The only thing I had was a pen, so I wrote my kids name and my phone number on their arm - But this wasn't very helpful for very long after applying sun screen a couple of times playing in the water, washing our hands etc. So this was definitely not the right way.

That whole day I was such a hen and didn't let my kids get off my hand - I have to say it wasn't very relaxing and thousand thoughts went through my mind already there. I had to find a way of keeping them a little safer...

 When we got home that night I started browsing the internet. I found those typical Id bracelets that you have to engrave, but then you have to get a new one every time something changes plus everybody can see your child's info and you have to wait for the bracelets to be engraved and shipped. I also saw tattoos, but the same here - it just wasn't right.

So I started thinking that night .... it needed to be something discreet so no casual onlooker could see the info, it needed to be set up fast and on the go (for moms like me who need it available right on the spot) , unlimited editing, no membership, affordable,  a helper should be able to easily access the info and I wanted to store more information than just a child's name and phone number. So many kids have medical issues so when wearing an Id bracelet this info should also accessible the same time.

I did a research and the only way to meet all these demands was using unique QR Codes. This was the perfect way!  And so SmartKidsID was born and combined everything I was looking for! 

And all you need to help a child is a smartphone - but look around  - everybody these days has a smartphone - that means that each and every one of them can help your child in a few seconds when lost!  (And I also implemented a 24/7 toll free hotline so now everyone even with a regular phone can help a child!!) Isn't this wonderful?

Since my kids are wearing SmartKidsID when we are visiting crowded places I am much more relieved. It's not that I let them go much further but now I know that they can seek help and it will not take long and we are reunited! 

SmartKidsID can do so much more... But I am going to tell you in another post later.

I hope this can also give you a peace of mind!

Sincerely

Christiana

www.SmartKidsID.com