Posts Tagged Child Abuse Council

  • A Word on Developmental Psychology and Self-Esteem 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 ...

  • Blast the ‘I’m Bored’ Blues 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...

  • Questions Parents Need to Ask When Selecting a Program for Their Child Questions Parents Need to Ask When Selecting a Program for Their Child

    By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Let’s say you are lucky enough to have options as you prepare to enroll your child or grandchild in daycare, school or community-based program. How do you choose the right daycare, school or program for your child/grandchild...

  • How The Game Is Played How The Game Is Played

    By Michael Terry Program Manager Safe From The Startr Child Abuse Council Fall in the Midwest; there is nothing quite like it. The leaves changing, temperatures chilling and earlier evenings signal the end of summer, the beginning of school and, for me, thoughts of football. My experience ...

  • Healthy Families – Good Parenting Healthy Families – Good Parenting

    By Ashton Brunn Augustana College Student Intern Child Abuse Council To be a doctor, one must have eight or more years of medical training; to be a psychologist, one must have at least a master’s degree; for parenting, however, no education is required. Anyone can become one, and oftentimes,...

  • Keep Kids Safe... Prevent Choking Keep Kids Safe… Prevent Choking

    By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Choking is one of the leading causes of accidental death among young children and, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the most common cause of accidental death in children under age one. By avoiding fo...

  • What Disney Princesses Tell Our Children What Disney Princesses Tell Our Children

    By Abby Boardman Olivet Nazarene University Student Intern Child Abuse Council When I was babysitting a five year old girl, we were watching her favorite movie, The Little Mermaid. Part way through the movie she turned to me and said she wished she was skinny and pretty like Ariel, the main ...

  • Summer Treats: A Look at Nutrition Summer Treats: A Look at Nutrition

    By Abby Boardman Olivet Nazarene University Student Intern Child Abuse Council Warm weather equals ice cream and picnics furnished with grilled hot dogs, chips and any other junk food you have been waiting all winter long to enjoy in the sun. But with the rise in our nation’s obesity awa...

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