Posts Tagged Child Abuse Council
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Not the Same Old Song and Dance
By Devon White Augustana College student intern Child Abuse Council Cultural Experiences in the QCA for You and the “Kids” Routine life of eating at the same booth, listening to your song, and doing the same old dance are easy to fall into. Older folks generally go about their routines ...
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Summer Fun That Won’t Break the Bank
By Jenna Orabutt Augustana College student intern Child Abuse Council Growing up, my family was always very cost conscious, so when summer rolled around, my mom was always looking for cheaper alternatives to the traditional pricey ones. One of my favorite summertime activities was the weekly dr...
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Bullying Is Not Harmless
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Bullying is in the news, on the talk shows, and recently a presidential candidate admitted to bullying when he was younger. Millions of kids each year are bullied, mostly while at school. With that many kids affected by this ...
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Children: A Better Investment
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Imagine the upcoming summer months seen through a child’s eyes. It’s a time filled with anticipation and excitement of vacations, barbecues, picnics, time away from school. But sadly, this isn’t the reality for some c...
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Parenting, Again
By Pam Haumann Director of Programs Child Abuse Council When parents are unable to raise their own children, grandparents often times step up and assume that responsibility. You might ask, why? Grandparents assume the role of parent in an effort to keep their family together and their gra...
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March is National Parenting Awareness Month
By Elyse Mumford Child Abuse Council Intern University of Northern Iowa March is the National Parenting Awareness Month, although very few people are aware of this. The goal is to make society aware of the role that parents play in shaping their children. When one first hears this, the first t...
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A Word on Developmental Psychology and Self-Esteem
By Ashton Brunn Augustana College Student Intern Child Abuse Council It is commonly stated that self-esteem is the greatest gift that a parent can give to a child, and considering how society is today, this has never been more true. To truly succeed in a world where only the best students get ...
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Blast the ‘I’m Bored’ Blues
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council When the cold temperatures and the shortened daylight hours make for a lot of time spent inside, parents and caregivers look for fun, interactive and creative activities that stimulate children’s minds and bodies. Childre...
