Revved Up Mom Blog

Bodysafety and sexual abuse are topics that most parents would prefer to avoid, butthey are a necessary part of any family conversation about safety and aboutsex. So what should you say, and when? Here is a quick...Read More

1 in 3 teens have experienced cyberbullying Back in the "olden days" before the internet, the school bully thrived on the attention from bystanders on the playground, in the hallways between classes, in the...Read More

If your child is playing massively multi-player online (MMO) games, their play date includes "friends" who are in their 20s, or older. Does that feel safe to you? Read More

Last week we featured the Survivor's story of her experience as a victim of child sexual abuse. One thing she noted was that she was an insecure kid who didn't know how to express herself. Predators see...Read More

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is an excellent time to introduce you to my primary reason for writing this blog: my best friend in middle and high school. My best friend who, through years of grooming and abuse...Read More

Being a teenager is hard. We all remember bits and pieces of our own experience. Being a teenager now is a whole different world with new challenges and more danger. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness...Read More

That was the first thing my attacker took from me: my voice.Read More