This may seem like a funny concept seeing as many children have absolutely no problem saying NO to broccoli, peas and bedtime. However, I am referring to the ability to say no in situations where their boundaries are overstepped, in both smalls ways and in big ways…like sexual or other even other forms of abuse. 1,077 more words
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Living with a father who uses violence: Young People's voices
Eight short digital stories were created by young people living with fathers who use violence. As part of Katie Lamb’s PhD within the Fathering Challenges Research Project, these stories supported young people to be heard and to tell fathers how their violence affects their children. 53 more words
Indian School Kids’ Milk Is Awash with Water
Indian school kids awaiting midday meal, and watery milk.
A surprise, sunrise inspection of a food preparation facility servicing 11,000 school children in India’s Uttar Pradesh province found 292 liters (308.5 quarts) of water in just 192 liters (202.8 quarts) of milk. 130 more words
Teens Pay Attention To Sugary Drink Warnings
Amazingly, teens apparently not only read but also heed health warnings – at least where sugary drinks are concerned, according to a recent study at the University of Pennsylvania. 312 more words
Young Footballers’ Head Injury Risk Highest In Practice, Not Games
Not only are players of American football who are between six and 14 years of age at risk for head injuries, a recent study revealed they are… 643 more words
Child Fund's Unique Approach to Protecting Children
Established in 1978, DV Medical Supply has consistently supplied the medical profession with cost-effective medical, surgical, and pharmaceutical equipment. Big on corporate social responsibility, DV Medical Supply supports… 224 more words
Kids Die, But Shouldn’t, When Left Alone inside Cars That Overheat
Photo: KidsandCars.org
We’ve all heard the warnings/cautions: Don’t leave kids or pets in cars when temperatures are high. Safe Kids Worldwide, a global organization dedicated to preventing injuries in children, says that every eight days a child dies from heatstroke from being left in a car that got too hot. 625 more words
