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Your kids are wise.
Up to a point. Obviously running around shouting with an excitable puppy tends not to reduce chance of getting jumped on.She's already chewing everything and aware it'll get worse. Need to order a load more chew toys as she's going to destroy them. Plus none of them seem to really satisfy her for long - I got a bunch of cheap edible chews from pets at home and those keep her occupied for longer but don't last.
Already getting good at not leaving shoes anywhere within reach. She's already managed to get a few back to her crate before rescuing them.
Have been focusing on making her crate a fun/nice place to be for the moment and then going to start establishing it as somewhere she gets shut into once children are back at school and I can concentrate.
Will get browsing for harnesses.
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Dunno if I've recommended it before but this fb group is really good for training resources
https://www.facebook.com/groups/374160792599484
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Sounds great! My staffies have always really got on well with Malinois / German Shepherds for some strange reason. Think because had similar physical strength despite the size difference.
I went with harness as they are very strong and enthusiastic and I found easier to control and grab if needed when they were doing crime.
Your kids are wise. Those puppy teeth are lethal and she will be trying them on everything. Having a toy in hand to quickly shove in her mouth will save a few nips. She will also be chewing / swallowing everything so best avoid leaving things around and on low tables to avoid an expensive vets trip. Good crate training (see Steve Mann) is also a godsend to give everyone downtime.
Yes that empathy is one of the breed characteristics.