Atlantic side of Nicaragua safety?

I have aread the US bureau of consular affairs web site and they say there is a new travel advisor saying that violent crime in Nicaragua is increasing. Now I have heard on here and on the web all about the west side of Nica but never any news about the Atlantic side of Nicaragua. Id love to hear from people who have stopped in on that side or live there now. How does the Atlantic side of Nicaragua look? Just wondering if its safe for Americans to raise kids?