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What is the Importance of Health Screenings for Children (or …

WEBIn conclusion, health screenings for children are a fundamental aspect of responsible parenting. These assessments offer a wealth of benefits, from early …

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Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)

WEBWhat are Positive Childhood Experiences? Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) stem from safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments, and have the power to …

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Vaccines + Kids in 2022: Getting the Facts and Weighing the Risks

WEBJune 21, 2022. For many parents and children, the COVID-19 pandemic has been fraught with uncertainty and fear. Decisions about masking, social distancing and schooling …

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Understanding How Stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences …

WEBTo say the last 18+ months of pandemic living has been stressful for parents and children is an understatement. Parents often wonder what impact this stress (and …

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Mental Health of Children and Parents — A Strong Connection

WEBThe mental health of children is connected to their parents’ mental health. A recent study found that 1 in 14 children has a caregiver with poor mental health. Fathers …

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Building Strong Foundations for Pediatric Wellness: An Essential …

WEBParents and caregivers can lay a strong foundation for lifelong health and wellness. It’s important to introduce a variety of whole foods early on, including fruits, …

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Children's Mental Disorders

WEBWho is affected by mental disorders? Childhood mental disorders affect many children and families. Boys and girls of all ages and ethnic/racial backgrounds and living in all regions …

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Talking to Kids About Body Safety

WEBAlison Feigh, MS, is the Director of Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, a program of Zero Abuse Project. In her role as a subject matter expert on child and teen safety, she works …

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Impact of Foster Care

WEBSeveral studies suggest that compared to the general population, former foster children have poorer physical health. Children in foster care may have mental health problems, …

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High-Risk Substance Use Among Youth

WEBThe Facts. 15% of high school students reported having ever used select illicit or injection drugs (i.e. cocaine, inhalants, heroin, methamphetamines, hallucinogens, or ecstasy) …

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The Dangers of Physical Punishment and Spanking for Kids

WEBThis awareness is a likely factor in corporal punishment’s overall decline in recent years. 2. Many caregivers have become more aware of how to promote family health not only …

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Get The Facts: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)

WEBAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events in a child’s life that can have negative and lasting effects on health and well-being. These experiences …

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Impact of Adoption

WEBAdoption can affect child development in profound ways. Data collected from studies over the past three decades, supports adoption as a superior means of promoting normal …

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Take The ACES Quiz

WEBThe ACEs quiz is a helpful tool for raising awareness about the potential impact of ACEs, on both an individual and community level. When we know more, we can do more. …

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