gun safety

Special Needs

Glee draws ire, applause for "gun in school" episode

The episode of Glee titled, “Shooting Star,” pulled off a trifecta of controversy: A gun in school; brought by a student with Down...

Children's School & Education

Packing heat on the playground: Teachers with guns

Any discussion involving firearms is bound to get heated. Whether you are a gun owner or a gun control advocate, recent media...

School Age Kids

Toy guns: Harmless fun or mixed messages?

Is it OK for kids to play with toy guns? We chat with experts — and parents — on whether the presence of toy guns or weapons is...

Child Development & Health

Teaching kids about guns

Firearms and gun ownership are controversial topics on which everyone has opinions. Following record Black Friday gun sales and the...

School Age Kids

Kids left alone at home shoot a gun

Two boys, aged 8 and 10, were left alone in a home with a loaded gun. What happened next raises all sorts of questions, from how can...

Parenting

Do you ask other parents if they have guns in their home?

Imagine this: Your child has a playdate with a new friend from class. You don't know the parents or maybe you just know them from...

School Age Kids

Kids and gun safety

If you keep guns in the home, you need to have a plan on how to keep them safe -- and you also need to teach your children how to...