May 25, 2022Member-onlyTalking to Your Child About the Tragic School Shooting in Uvalde, TexasBy Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D., Executive Director of The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Shock, disbelief, terror, all of these thoughts filled my mind again, as I learned about the school shooting in Texas, as my nephew is in school there . I also had…Uvalde School Shooting5 min readUvalde School Shooting5 min read
Apr 13, 2022Member-onlyTalking to Your Child About the Brooklyn Subway AttackTalking to Your Child About the Brooklyn Subway Attack By Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. The horrific attack of innocent commuters on the Brooklyn subway can cause anxiety and fear for children, particularly younger ones. Parents may worry about how to have a conversation with their child about this tragedy. …Brooklyn Subway Attack5 min readBrooklyn Subway Attack5 min read
Sep 18, 2020Member-only“Cuties” is a Wake-Up Call for ParentsQuite a few people have asked me what I thought about the film “Cuties.” So, I watched it. Yes, it certainly was disturbing to see children engaged in provocative dancing and lewdness at such an early age. However, I also think that the film serves a purpose as a wake-up…Cuties4 min readCuties4 min read
Apr 27, 2020Member-onlyYou Can Help Protect Children from Abuse During Covid-19 by Mary L. Pulido, PhD.As April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, I would like to offer a salute to the thousands of Child Protection professionals who work tirelessly to protect children from abuse and neglect. But right now, they need our help! The fear of Covid-19, sheltering in place, the loss of employment, food…Nyspcc3 min readNyspcc3 min read
Mar 25, 2020Member-onlyThe FBI Warning about Child Sexual Abuse Exploitation during the COVID-19 Pandemicby Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. The FBI sounded the alarm today regarding the dangers of children being abused by on-line predators. Due to schools closing across the country, most children are glued to their computers and phones, where predators lurk. Predators make casual contact with a child, gain their trust and eventually introduce sexual content…Fbi Warning3 min readFbi Warning3 min read
Mar 12, 2020Member-only“Family Stress Relief During the Corona Virus Outbreak”by Mary L.Pulido, Ph.D. The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children It appears that many families are going to be spending a lot of time together, possibly mandated, due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Corona Virus. Even the most patient parent can be pushed to their limits. It’s a very stressful time, particularly as the news is dire, social media…Co Vid 195 min readCo Vid 195 min read
Dec 4, 2019Member-onlyPeople Are Making Money Violently Raping Three-Year-Olds on the Internet.People Are Making Money Violently Raping Three-Year-Olds on the Internet. Where is the Outrage? By Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. The New York Times recently published an article on the horrific crimes perpetrated against infants, toddlers and children, in which images of their torture and sexual abuse are photographed, videotaped and…Child Abuse5 min readChild Abuse5 min read
Mar 31, 2019Member-onlyChild Neglect: Please get “EDUCATED”- Recognize the Signs and Take Action! By Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D.Child Neglect: Please get “EDUCATED”- Recognize the Signs and Take Action! By Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) urges everyone to take the time to learn how or recognize the signs of child neglect. More children die each year from child neglect than from child abuse. The media normally…Child Abuse4 min readChild Abuse4 min read
Mar 3, 2019“Child Sexual Abuse: Grooming Techniques and Why Children Don’t Tell” by Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D.The recent documentary on Michael Jackson “Leaving Neverland” prompts me to renew my advice to parents and concerned adults to scrutinize those individuals who have unencumbered access to your child. We have a steady stream of headlines about how children are sexually ravaged by adults, most probably adults they knew…Pedophila4 min readPedophila4 min read
Sep 7, 2018Justice for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Clergy — Pass the Child Victims Act Now! By Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D.The crisis enveloping the Catholic Church regarding the epidemic sexual abuse of children by priests is growing more furious every day. Recently, the New York State attorney general issued subpoenas to all eight Catholic dioceses as part of a sweeping investigation into whether institutions covered up allegations of child sexual…Child Victims Act3 min readChild Victims Act3 min read
