If you ever get a gut feeling about someone, you should definitely read this.

A recent news story highlighting the increased frequency of sex predators becoming ice cream drivers got us worried. So we contacted momlogic expert Pattie Fitzgerald, founder Safely Ever After, Inc. for her tips on how to spot potential sex presdators.

"The truth is that 90% of childhood molestation happen with someone the child knows, and has some kind of a relationship with, " explains Pattie, who says the best way to protect kids is to EMPOWER them with the right kinds of safety skills.

Here are her Super-Ten "Safe- Smarts" Rules, which she says work for kids at every age. Even very young children can be taught these basic concepts. Review them often; clarify and update as your child grows.

Super-10 Safe-Smarts Rules for Kids and Grown-Ups!

1. I am special and I have the right to be SAFE!
2. I know my name, address and phone number ... and my parents' cell phone number, too.
3. Safe Grown-ups don't ask kids for help. (They go to other adults for assistance.)
4. I never go ANYWHERE or take ANYTHING from someone I don't know... no matter what they say.
5. I always CHECK FIRST and get permission before: I go anywhere, change my plans, or accept something even if it's from someone I know.
6. Everybody's bathing suit areas are private. No bathing suit area games allowed.
7. I don't have to be POLITE if someone makes me feel scared or uncomfortable. It's OK to say NO! even to a grownup if I have to.
8. I don't keep SECRETS from my parents. (No one should tell a child to keep a secret from their parents, especially another adult.)
9. If I ever get lost in a public place, I can FREEZE AND YELL or go to a MOM WITH KIDS and ask for help.
10. I always listen to my own inner voice... especially if I get an "uh-oh" feeling.