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The Importance of Vaccines

WEBVaccines are extremely important not only for your own child’s health, but the health of the entire community. “Refusing to vaccinate your child not only puts your child at risk but …

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The Psychological Effects of Being Overweight or Obese

WEB“The psychosocial concerns that accompany (being) overweight are ubiquitous. Poor self-image and social isolation are the rule, especially in severely overweight individuals.

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Social Media & Child Mental Health

WEB66) There’s little doubt that social media is exacerbating mental health problems in children and teens, if not creating them outright. Social media use (and screen time in general) …

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Harm, Effects, & Consequences of Physical Abuse

WEBPhysical abuse contains hostility, conflict, aggression, pain, rejection, and lost attachment; all those very things that cause psychological injury. Physical abuse is one of the most …

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Failure to Thrive in Children

WEBThe good news is that this condition can be reversed, and children restored to normal health with the proper type of nurturing care. (Albanese et al., 1994) One 3-year-old was …

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Drug Prevention Education: What Works, What Doesn’

WEBDrug prevention education should address a number of concepts, each of which is discussed in detail in our e-book: The illusion of drugs: The idea that substances provide …

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Child Separations: The Effects & Consequences of Removing Kids …

WEBSeparating children from their parents & family is a tramatic experience. Learn the effects & consequences of child separation.

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Everyone's Crazy: The Ever Expanding Definitions of Mental Illness

WEBK: The ever-expanding definition of mental illness; increasing rates of psychological disorders; criticisms of the latest DSM; Vague definitions of mental illness; loose …

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Harboring A Runaway: What To Do If A Runaway Teen Shows Up …

WEBAsk if there’s anything the youth needs (School supplies, change of clothes, etc.), and offer to either pick it up or have them drop it off. Exchange contact numbers and promise to …

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Child Safety Activities for Kids

WEBUse the activity as a chance for them to discuss what they know about safety, and incorporate that into their play. Cardboard Phones (Math-Fine Motor) Have children …

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The Effects & Consequences of Dysfunctional Families for Kids

WEBStress & instability in dysfunctional homes. Dysfunctional homes are stressful places. In addition to the emotional problems this causes, this anxiety can result in many physical …

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Defining Nornal Versus Abnormal Behavior in Children

WEBWhat qualifies as normal versus abnormal when it comes to the mental health or behavior of an individual? This information explores the flaws in our definitions …

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Arachnophobia & Fear Of Spiders In Children

WEBArachnophobia is a common fear. Few of us care much for spiders, and most of us would be inclined to squirm with fright if we discovered one crawling up our leg. So this is …

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Child Safety Coloring Pages

WEBThese child safety coloring sheets span all different topics with lively pictures kids of all ages will want to color, and come in easily printable .PDF format. Each one of the …

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Determining Child Custody of Non-Biological Children or Stepkids

WEBCustody considerations regarding stepkids & non-biological children. Whether or not a mother-figure or father-figure is given custody rights to a non-biological child usually …

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