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Posted 08/22/2011 by Childhelp
Shaquille O’Neal, Betty White and Buckcherry. What do they have in common? They are all being featured in an upcoming PSA for Childhelp!
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Posted 08/17/2011 by Childhelp
The Booboo & Fivel Concerts to End Child Abuse in Tustin, CA and Tempe, AZ on August 12 and 13, respectively, sent a powerful message to young people all over the country — they have the power to fight child abuse.
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Posted 08/17/2011 by Childhelp
As Maureen Basenberg, director of ChildHelp Children’s Center of Arizona has said in a recent interview, “To know the extent of it and to really own that within our society, you really have to open up a piece of your soul Read More »
Posted 08/10/2011 by David Henry - Village Chaplain
It is always nice to have what you knew by intuition proven correct by science. Scientists at Bristol University have shown that a bacteria found in the soil activated a group of neurons in test mice that produce the brain chemical serotonin. Read More »
Posted 08/10/2011 by Childhelp
Once there were two women who never knew each other,
One – you do not remember, the other you call mother.
Two different lives shaped to make yours, Read More »
Posted 08/03/2011 by Childhelp
With the prominence of abuse in the United States, it’s clear that the problem must be approached on multiple fronts. That is why at Childhelp we’re committed to advocating for children through prevention and intervention education, providing treatment services and legal advocacy. Read More »
Posted 07/27/2011 by Childhelp
We all experience stress at different times in our lives, and during those times it tends to have an effect on our families and the people closest to us. However, for parents especially, it’s important to learn to handle stress effectively because the people closest to us are often our children. Read More »
Posted 07/20/2011 by Childhelp
While there are many opinions on this topic, truthfully, no one but you can answer this question. As a parent, it’s important to consider your child’s safety, responsibility and privacy on the Internet, but it can be difficult to know how to go about it. Read More »
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 »