Posts Tagged Child Abuse Council
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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...
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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 ...
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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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Heat Alert: Never Leave a Child in a Vehicle!
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Summertime is just around the corner. And with all the good things that brings---family gatherings, outdoor activities, vacations---we should keep in mind that children, cars and heat can be a potential hazard, especially ...
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Summer’s Just Around the Corner
By Tiffany Stott Augustana College Student Intern Child Abuse Council Now that those April showers are behind us, the onset of warmer weather, more sunshine, and blooming flowers has everyone itching to get outside. Whether it’s a bike ride along the river, a trip to the park, or just playi...
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Recognizing and Preventing Child Abuse
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Despite the high levels of awareness of child abuse and neglect, many people are still unaware of what they can do to prevent it. With the end of the winter slump, April offer...
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Social Media: Friend or Foe?
By Kathryn Graver Director of Development Child Abuse Council At the heart of child abuse prevention is education. The Child Abuse Council helps individuals throughout our community grasp the complexities of the issue and learn what they can do to make a difference. Our Speakers Bureau provid...
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Staying Connected to Grandchildren
By Pam Haumann Director of Programs Child Abuse Council Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It is a time for telling friends and family what they mean to us and how much we care about them. We send our love, complete with hugs and kisses (XOXOXO) candy and bouquets. For grandpa...
