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Posted 07/13/2011 by Childhelp
Today, for many children and most teenagers, going online is a normal part of everyday life. In fact, if you asked your teen whether they would rather give up television or internet, they’d probably willfully let go of the TV. Read More »
Posted 07/06/2011 by Childhelp
Keep yourself and your children safe on Facebook with this helpful guide. Read More »
Posted 06/29/2011 by Childhelp
Do your kids spend time online to do their homework? Navigating to safe and helpful websites can sometimes be difficult for kids and parents alike. We’ve compiled some of our favorite sites below and included a little info about why they made the list. Read More »
Posted 06/28/2011 by Donna Bunce, Register Columnist
The Childhelp & Barrett-Jackson Drive the Dream Gala was a showstopper. It had it all, from American Idol Season 9 finalist Casey James entertaining and some deserving Childhelp supporters honored, to a plethora of live auction items scooped up by generous donors, and a brave, young woman sharing how Childhelp set her life on the right path. It was a heartwarming affair! Read More »
Posted 06/22/2011 by Childhelp
Like many middle school kids, teens in high school are living a large portion of their lives on the internet. They might collaborate on school projects online, gather information for term papers and research college options all in one afternoon—all the while toggling back and forth to Facebook and YouTube to stay connected to friends. Read More »
Posted 06/15/2011 by Childhelp
Did you know that in a 2009 study, 77% of 8- to 15-year-olds said they’d rather give up TV than give up the internet. However in the Norton Online Living Report, 1 in 5 children ages 8 to 17 said they do things online that their parents would not approve of. Read More »
Posted 06/08/2011 by Childhelp
Every child is different, and children of different ages need to be addressed differently, especially when it comes to talking about Internet safety and boundaries. Open communication is key for every age group, but do you know what your elementary-schooler needs to hear and discuss about Internet safety? Read More »
Posted 06/01/2011 by Childhelp
With the increasing appeal of social networking websites like Facebook and online children’s gaming networks such as Club Penguin, these statistics seem to promise that our teens and children will continue to spend more and more time online. Read More »
Posted 05/25/2011 by Childhelp
Teaching your child to make safe decisions about who they interact with, what they do and where they go is an important task for every parent. Read More »
Posted 05/24/2011 by Jennifer Celise-Reyes, Marketing and Outreach Manager - CA Programs
Volunteers from the Malibu, CA chapter of Wings worked with the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village to create a Healing Garden. Read More »
Posted 05/19/2011 by Childhelp
Building self-esteem is an important step in the healing process for the abused and neglected children who call the Alice C. Tyler Village of Virginia home. The Village’s staff of therapists, teachers, social workers and medical professionals strives to provide a nurturing environment in which trust, confidence and healing can take root and grow. Read More »
Posted 05/18/2011 by Childhelp
Art therapy is one of the valuable tools utilized by Childhelp to help abused children explore and release emotional blocks. Read More »
Posted 05/16/2011 by Childhelp
Common Sense Media is pioneering the Do Not Track Kids campaign to keep children's online information private. Read More »
Posted 05/04/2011 by Childhelp
Teaching your child to make safe decisions about who they interact with, what they do and where they go is an important task for every parent. Read More »
Posted 04/29/2011 by Childhelp
eBay connects a diverse and passionate community of individual buyers and sellers. Their collective impact on e-commerce is staggering, but their commitment to charitable giving is truly remarkable. Read More »
Posted 04/27/2011 by Childhelp
Talking about abuse can be a difficult subject to breach with children. However, like many important discussions, it’s not something to wait to talk about until it comes up on its own. Read More »
Posted 04/26/2011 by Childhelp
The American Indian medicine wheel was an ancient way of creating sacred space and calling forth the healing energies of nature. Medicine wheels were constructed by laying stones in a particular pattern; usually including a center stone with lines radiating towards the outer circle. Staff at the Alice C. Tyler Village in Virginia recently called upon the healing energies of the medicine wheel to help the children who make their home at the Village. Read More »
Posted 04/20/2011 by Childhelp
As promised, this is the first blog in a series that will highlight several of our community outreach programs. First up, is our community center: Read More »
Posted 04/15/2011 by Childhelp
Join Team Childhelp as we run the Toronto Marathon for the treatment and prevention of child abuse on October 16, 2011! Together, we will run for every child that has been impacted by the trauma of abuse and prove that we are taking an active role in ending this terrible epidemic. Read More »
Posted 04/13/2011 by Childhelp
From the moment a child steps foot in the door, an overwhelming feeling of a safe haven and an aura of positive energy fills the room. The Villages at Childhelp are not your average group home. Read More »
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