by Amanda Goodman | Aug 15, 2018 | Child Safety, Social Issues
Early this morning, my phone was blowing up. Text after text from various friends. “The abductor was probably at the vigil. Our vigil.” That’s the kind of text that makes you jump out of your chair. And that’s exactly what I did. Various news...
by Amanda Goodman | Aug 3, 2018 | Child Safety
I need to share some words from women who have been under attack on social media the past couple of days. These women are Mama Bears. If you’re a mom…then you are probably just like them…you will protect your children with every fiber in your body....
by Amanda Goodman | Jul 30, 2018 | Child Safety, Social Issues
“Most of these are runaways. They chose to leave.” I have read comments like this one over and over ever since “the list” was posted. You probably remember “the list.” 40 missing Iowans in 10 days. We have been told the numbers are...
by Amanda Goodman | Jul 25, 2018 | Child Safety, Social Issues
Let me preface by saying this: I have written a blog for nearly 10 years now. Over that span of time, I have written things that some people love…things that people hate…I have even been threatened with a lawsuit a few times. I don’t write so people...
by Amanda Goodman | Jul 23, 2018 | Child Safety, Social Issues
“Can my kids play in the backyard? Can my kids ride their bikes down the street and back? Can my oldest daughter go to the pool by herself? Can my kids chase down the ice cream truck? Can my kids go to the park? Can I go for a run outside? Can I go for a...
by Amanda Goodman | Jun 18, 2018 | Child Safety, Mom Life
“Stand here with me…sit next to me…I have to be able to see you…please hold my hand…no, I need you here…wait for me, I will go with you.” These words. I said, whispered and shouted all of them over and over to my kids over the...
