Posts Tagged Child Abuse Council
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Simplifying the Holiday Season
By Kathryn Graver Community Education Coordinator Child Abuse Council Once again, the hectic holiday season is approaching. The season is meant to be a time of fun, family, and relaxation; however too often it becomes stressful. This year, everyone needs to consider simplifying the crazines...
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Are You Ready?
By Kathryn Graver Community Education Coordinator Child Abuse Council Emergencies and what it means to be ready. As we get ready for the change of seasons, and for a long, cold winter, thoughts of what could happen if I had the kids and grandkids over at the house, and we had a really bad stor...
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Family is Important
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council As a child, do you remember traditions you did with your family? Maybe your family visited a pumpkin patch or made s’mores around a campfire. If you have fond memories of family traditions, you know how important they are. ...
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Bullying from the Schoolyard to Cyberspace
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council School is back in session, and so are all the parental worries that come along with it. Did she pack her lunch? Is he doing okay in math class? Is she getting along with the other students? These are all good questions to as...
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Neglect in Childhood
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Child abuse encompasses many types of child mistreatment. One type of abuse that is often overlooked is neglect. Neglect is actually the most common of all types of child abuse. Since child abuse and neglect are definable in man...
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Are We Having Fun Yet? Summer Fun with the Grandchildren.
By: Kathryn Graver Community Education Coordinator Child Abuse Council Are you the caregiver of choice this summer? Did you volunteer to help out with your grandchildren this summer while your adult children work? At first it sounded like a great idea, but now as the dog days of summer appro...
