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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 direct social injuries a child can receive. It sets off a neural alarm system in the brain, flooding it …

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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 another one of those fears where the goal isn’t total annihilation, simply tolerance. You want to build up a child’s coping skills to the point where they aren’t

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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 puts susceptible children at risk,” says Sean O’Leary, an infectious disease specialist at Children’s Hospital in Denver.

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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 guidelines for psychological disorders; New psychological disorders; overdiagnosing children

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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 make pretend cell phones or flip phones to practice dialing 911 on. First, cut apart pieces of cardboard into 3 inch by 4 inch pieces. Allow two for each child.

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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 ailments. Such chronic stress damages immune response systems in children, leaving them more susceptible to physical illness. Migraines, stomach aches, or other

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Worst Types of Child Abuse

WebHibbard et al. (2012, p. 372) state that psychological maltreatment “may be the most challenging and prevalent form ofchild abuse and neglect” and that emotional forms of abuse are “just as harmful as other types of maltreatment.” (p. 376) Indeed, professionals of all backgrounds are coming to the conclusion that the effects of emotional abuse may be …

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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 keep them informed. Assuming this all goes well; continue to monitor the situation while gently pushing the teen to return home.

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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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Harm From Child Abuse: What Hurts Children

WebThis is also why the philosophy of Child Protective Services is so horribly misguided, and why (as outlined in our section on When Helping Hurts on the Worst Forms of Child Abuse page) they do more harm to children than the various forms of abuse they claim to protect a child from: Removing a child from their home and then placing them in the gauntlet of …

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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) consistently shows up as a potent risk factor for psychological problems in youth. “Teens who spend more time than average on screen activities are more likely

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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 of mental illness.

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Grounding Children

WebGrounding children is a time-honored tradition, and a favored punishment technique used by parents the world around. It’s the childrearing equivalent of kiddie jail; a way of restricting a child’s freedom in response to bad behavior. Although grounding can be an effective punishment, it can also undermine your ultimate goals when used

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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 coloring pictures offer a quick safety lesson, so that as kids are coloring, they’re also learning how to stay safe! (If you have younger children who aren’t yet

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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 depends on several factors: A) The length of time this person has been a mother figure or a father figure to the child. B) How extensively involved they were in the

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