Online Grooming (and how to prevent grooming in general)

by Francesca Douglass-Franco, MA Forensic Psychology | Jul 14, 2026 | Child Safety

Sharing this post by A21 (an international anti-trafficking organization) about warning signs in online grooming, plus what we can do to prevent our children from being groomed. First of all, I think it’s important to acknowledge that these grooming tactics are the...

Are social media bans effective?

by Francesca Douglass-Franco, MA Forensic Psychology | Jun 17, 2026 | Child Safety, Important Discussions

You may have recently heard about the social media ban that the UK will be implementing in Spring 2027 (Australia implemented this earlier this year as well). While I understand why so many parents are celebrating, many experts in child safety and cybersecurity are...

A dark thought I had on child safety…

by Francesca Douglass-Franco, MA Forensic Psychology | Jun 5, 2026 | Child Safety

Hi Legacy Builders, There’s something we don’t really talk about in child safety, probably because it’s a scary thought. As someone who has worked in this field for over a decade, I know for a fact that both of my daughters have, and will continue to, come into...

What I Do When There’s An Incident Involving Mean Kids

by Francesca Douglass-Franco, MA Forensic Psychology | Mar 10, 2026 | Child Safety, Important Discussions

It’s heartbreaking when our kids first come into contact with bullies, mean kids, and frenemies—especially because too many of us know firsthand how long it can take to heal from those experiences. I’ve seen it start as early as kindergarten, and some people never...

Can Your Child Trust You? A personal reflection on the connection between trust and child safety.

by Francesca Douglass-Franco, MA Forensic Psychology | Feb 5, 2026 | Child Safety, Important Discussions

In the context of child safety, I have often talked about the importance of teaching our children that trust is ALWAYS earned–and that no adult, family or not, is entitled to it. This is especially important because as you have probably noticed, many predators...

The Connection Between Child Safety and Healing (in a nutshell)

by Francesca Douglass-Franco, MA Forensic Psychology | Feb 3, 2026 | Child Safety, Important Discussions, Predator Proof my Preteen

As a mom who holds a master’s in Forensic Psychology, worked in law enforcement intelligence, & started a mental health nonprofit that serves survivors of human tr*fficking as young as 2 (Humansave), I share a lot about how I *pr3dator proof* my preteen &...