In light of Sandy Hook Elementary’s shooting in Newtown, Conn., thoughts are still bouncing around in the minds of parents: is my child safe?

“And every parent knows there is nothing we will not do to shield our children from harm. And yet, we also know that with that child’s very first step, and each step after that, they are separating from us; that we won’t – that we can’t always be there for them. They’ll suffer sickness and setbacks and broken hearts and disappointments. And we learn that our most important job is to give them what they need to become self-reliant and capable and resilient, ready to face the world without fear,” said President Barack Obama in his address of the Newtown, Conn. shooting.

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