Dangers exist everywhere. They existed before the Boston Marathon bombing and will exist, likely and unfortunately, for the rest of time.

Parents are the first line of defense when it comes to protecting kids offline and online. As much as we want to pass on this role to others when it comes to the online world, the reality is that all parents are actually equipped to be the defenders of their children online.

There really is something very simple we can do to make our kids demonstrably safer. Why is it a solution so many parents won't hear?

We, as parents, can play a role in preventing violence at our schools. We are not powerless. We do not have to wait on institutions that are slow-moving and hard to influence -- specifically, the federal government and national media -- to care for America's children.

The world may overall be a good place (I truly believe it is), but it's always best to be careful and watchful. Especially when our children's safety is involved.

Children need to be on guard when dealing with adults, especially those they do not know well.

Before my daughters headed off to school this morning, I had to sit them down and tell them about an unimaginable tragedy that had happened in our neighborhood. Two children were allegedly stabbed to death by their nanny, and one of those children was a student at their school

Perhaps my heart is two sizes too small, but even as a kid, I was not a fan of playing dress-up and knocking on doors asking for handouts. It was awkward and degrading.

When I see a family struggling to get their kids buckled into the safety seats in an SUV, I just laugh. Anyone who chooses an SUV over a minivan because they're worried about looking unhip will quickly need to figure out the coolest accessory to go with a bad back.

I know baby safety is critical. I do. On my son's first night at home, I curled up on the floor next to the bassinet, waking up every ten minutes to check on him. But I also know that in other places, mothers live in mud huts and use common sense and their maternal instinct.

Parents should take precautions to make sure that their little goblins and princesses have a fantastic time on Halloween. Here are my tips for a safe and happy holiday.

"I Won't Supervise Your Kids" ™ is different from soccer and ballet because the kids have to figure out what to do with themselves.

It's really important to teach kids to be safe -- to make sure that they never go anywhere with anyone without telling you, for example. But please, please, don't squelch their friendliness.

Many airlines allow children under the age of 2 to fly free as long as they travel as a "lap baby." This can mean major savings, but is it worth it?