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Can Child Abuse Be Prevented? – The Answer Is “Yes.”
SPRINGFIELD – Many millions of children of every race, religion, and background face neglect or physical, emotional, or sexual abuse in America. April (was) Child Abuse Prevention Month, an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness and prevention of child abuse.
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Join Us on April 26 for Self Care and Transformation for BIPOC Women & Allies – Free to Attend!
Self-Care and Transformation for BIPOC Women and Allies is a 90-minute live, virtual session that will provide an opportunity to learn about burnout and strategies to combat it.
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What Parents Can Do to Protect Kids from Heart Disease
Submitted by Mary Ann Burns, Communications Director, Connecticut & western Massachusetts, American Heart Association The consequences of heart disease often don’t show up until someone is well into adulthood. Why should busy parents be thinking about it in their kids?“Because it’s probably way easier to prevent the development of cardiac risk factors than to try…
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Back To School Anxiety – Tips to Cope
And who has it worse, the child or parent?SPRINGFIELD – While most children returning to school are excited to be going back and seeing their friends and teachers once again, others like first-time kindergarteners or those transitioning to high school may feel nervous or even a little scared.Anxiety on the first day of school isn’t a rarity, but it can often be prevented…
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Back To School Anxiety – Tips to Cope and who has it worse, the child or parent?
SPRINGFIELD – While most children returning to school are excited to be going back and seeing their friends and teachers once again, others like first-time kindergarteners or those transitioning to high school may feel nervous or even a little scared.Anxiety on the first day of school isn’t a rarity, but it can often be prevented…
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Free Summer Eats Meal Program Returns to Springfield to Keep Kids and Teens Nourished All Summer Long
With the school year having ended on June 23rd, Chartwell K12, Springfield Public Schools, and Home Grown Springfield are helping ensure that no child goes hungry this summer through the Summer Eats Free Meals Program.
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