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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Your Best Life: Supporting Children Through Trauma
NEWTON, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Trauma can leave deep scars on children, impacting them in ways that aren't always visible. But how children react to trauma varies from child to child. Families and communities are navigating the healing process and help children build resilience for the future. Every day, children face experiences that can change their lives. 'Trauma appears to be very different, has very different signs and symptoms depending on the age of the child,' said developmental psychologist Jessica Dym Bartlett, PhD. Younger children may become clingy or lose skills. Older kids may withdraw or show anger. 'It affects their brain development directly, affects their ability to handle stress and cope with stress in the future,' Bartlett explained. Parents play a key role in healing. 'So, it has a lot to do with how parents self-regulate, and it has to do with creating positive experiences, keeping their children busy, helping them to self-regulate, meaning manage their own emotions,' said Bartlett. Start by validating your child's feelings, let them know they are safe and that they are not alone. And beyond family support, communities play a crucial role. In crisis situations — whether it's a natural disaster or a violent incident at home — first responders are often the first point of contact. That's why many police departments are now working with trauma-informed specialists. 'When there's kids involved, sometimes they don't have the training or just the time to really address the trauma that the child may be facing. So that's where we can step in,' said Haydi Franco, project director for the Trauma-Informed Policing Center. These liaisons don't just respond in moments of crisis — they also help families prepare for future emergencies. 'They bring that calming factor when they come into the households,' said police officer Wally Pognon. That early support can be the first step in helping a child rebuild their sense of safety and control. But the most important thing parents can do? Provide consistency — making sure their children feel supported, heard, and safe as they process their trauma. Experts emphasize the importance of preparing children emotionally for potential future events, like hurricanes or wildfires, which are now exacerbated by a warming climate, by discussing emergency plans and reinforcing coping skills. Parents can help by involving children in simple preparedness activities — such as packing an emergency kit, identifying safe meeting places, and role-playing different scenarios. Teaching kids basic problem-solving skills and helping them develop a sense of control over their environment can reduce anxiety and build resilience. Contributors to this news report include: Marsha Lewis, Executive Producer; Matt Goldschmidt, Videographer; and Bob Walko, Editor. Produced by Child Trends News Service in partnership with Ivanhoe Broadcast News and funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). To receive a free weekly e-mail on positive parenting from Ivanhoe, sign up at: If this story or any other Ivanhoe story has impacted your life or prompted you or someone you know to seek or change treatments, please let us know by contacting Marjorie Bekaert Thomas at mthomas@ Sponsored by AGEWELL Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Press and Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen firm invests in new base for 200 engineers
Energy consultancy Penspen has marked a major milestone in its north-east growth story by opening a new, larger office in Aberdeen. The hub brings together 200 specialist engineers under one roof as the company ramps up delivery of energy transition and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe. Penspen says the move to Balmoral Business Park in Altens shows its long-term commitment to Aberdeen, where it has had a presence since the late 1980s. The purpose-built office replaces the company's former base at Queens Gardens and brings in staff from C&I Engineering Solutions, the local firm it acquired in 2024. 'Aberdeen is a critical hub for us – a region where we have deep roots and long-standing relationships with key clients,' said Darren Bartlett, Penspen's director of engineering and energy transition. 'This move reflects both our history in the north-east and our ongoing commitment to its future.' From its new base, Penspen will lead on serval major low-carbon infrastructure projects. These include engineering work on the HyNet CO₂ pipeline in Liverpool Bay and a hydrogen infrastructure gap analysis for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, part of the EU's Southern Gas Corridor. The company is focused on two key areas: energy security and the repurposing assets for hydrogen and carbon transport – sectors seeing fast-growing demand. The Balmoral office will also serve as a training hub, for skills in hydrogen systems, CO₂ transmission, and infrastructure reuse. These skills are considered vital to the UK's future energy system and local workforce development. Penspen has operated globally for over 70 years. Its workforce has grown from 750 in 2019 to 1,200 today, including more than 200 staff in Aberdeen. 'Bringing the Penspen and C&I Engineering Solutions teams together under one purpose-built roof will strengthen collaboration and further enhance the service we deliver to our clients,' said Mr Bartlett. 'Investing in our Aberdeen presence enables us to grow our team and our capabilities to deliver technically challenging projects that support global clients at every stage of the energy project lifecycle. 'We're proud to make a commitment to the city as it positions itself at the heart of the energy transition.' Although headquartered in London, Penspen is part of Sidara, which is currently in talks to acquire Aberdeen-based engineering giant Wood.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
May grocery stores inspection scores
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture conducts retail food inspections every six to 18 months. Stores that prepare and cook fresh foods are inspected more often. Here is a look at the scores for Memphis area stores for the month of May. Kroger7615 Highway 70, BartlettScore: 72Violations include: The hand sink located in the deli department was observed to be used as storage (boxes stored in the hand sink). Misters were observed with white organic matter present. The meat saw was observed with brown food particles and white fuzz present, stored in the meat room at a temperature of 54°F. There was no date-marking system in place for the rotisserie chickens stored in the deli walk-in report Kroger Food & Pharmacy5995 Stage Rd, BartlettScore: 72Violations include: Ready-to-eat food items (cut pineapples, smoked meats) were observed stored in bags with ground beef and raw eggs. The meat band saw was observed with dried, brown food particles (shown to the PIC). The meat cutting room temperature was between 53°F/55°F. There was no date marking present on prepared and repackaged shrimp stored in the seafood walk-in report Supreme Produce @ Kroger3685 South Houston Levee Road, ColliervilleScore: 74Violations include: The person in charge is not following through with their managerial duties by ensuring proper sanitation practices are being followed. Using a state-issued and calibrated probe thermometer, several salads on top of other salads were between 46 to 49 degrees: Above the safe cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. PIC stated salads were placed in the retail cooler on Monday or Tuesday; today's inspection occurred on Wednesday. Firm is re-using single-service containers that had food that did not report Walmart8445 Highway 51 N, MillingtonScore: 79Violations include: Raw chicken stored on the same rack with raw pork. Raw beef stored under raw chicken. Pulled pork sandwiches probed at 107 degrees ( all disposed). Hand sink in ware wash area in the deli not working properly, will not come on /another hand sink with distance is report Kroger3685 Houston Levee Rd, ColliervilleScore: 79Violations include: 1) There was an Ecolab foaming station observed blocking the hand sink located in the seafood department. 2) Boxes of peanuts were observed stored directly in front of the hand sink located in the produce room. Misters directly over raw broccoli were observed with pink organic matter present. Packages of thawed, cut salmon were observed in the seafood walk-in cooler without a date marking system in report Kroger2835 Kirby Parkway, MemphisScore: 80Violations include: Food debris observed on the end weight and carriage of one of the deli slicers. The hot holding table near the self-checkout was scanned with an infrared thermometer at 101 degrees. Prepared chicken inside this hot holding unit was probed with a state-issued and calibrated thermometer, with rotisserie chickens at 120 and 130 degrees and fried chicken at 116 report Sam's Club8480 Highway 64, BartlettScore: 82Violations included: Rotisserie Prep Area-Dirty full size sheet tray blocking hand sink basin. When tray was moved, dough scrapper was inside sink basin. Hand sinks must be accessible at all times and are used to only wash hands. E-Shopping Cooler — Raw chicken stored on shelf directly above ready-to-eat/drink milk and lettuce. Raw Eggs stored directly on top of ready-to-eat report Gordin's Foods & Butcher Shoppe3226 N ThomasScore: 86Violations included: Meat trays have excessive residue present in the walk-in cooler. The meat saw and meat grinder observed build up in a color of yellow, white and black. The equipment needs to be thoroughly cleaned daily. Several food items in the coolers temperature observed 43F and above, many food items that state keep frozen were observed thawing and losing temperature from the frozen state. Full report Walmart577 Germantown Pkwy, CordovaScore: 87Violations included: Marconi and cheese and beans in the warmer did not meet the required temperature of at least 135°F or above. Several packs of deli meat that did not have expiration date present. Vent guards in the produce department need report Kroger Food & Pharmacy6660 Poplar Avenue, MemphisScore: 88Violations Included: The seafood department did not have the shell stock in order or a record of at 90 days of recorded tags. The ice machine in the seafood department has black organic matter at the chute of the ice machine. The ice machine in the seafood department has black organic matter at the chute of the ice machine. The meat slicer in the meat prep room has old, crusted meat residue present on the report Kroger Food & Pharmacy1675 N Germantown Pkwy, CordovaFull report Sprouts576 S Perkins Rd, Memphis Full report Walmart Neighborhood Market6520 Memphis-Arlington Rd, BartlettFull report Supreme Produce @ Kroger 6660 Poplar Avenue, MemphisFull report Target7989 US Highway 64, MemphisFull report Adam Beverage Barn2321 N Houston LeveeFull report To look up the inspection history of a grocery or food retail store in Tennessee, click right here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sunday World
6 days ago
- Sunday World
‘I used to think Ireland was safe,' says US tourist (81) violently robbed in Kerry
Andrea Bartlett gave a lengthy victim impact statement during the sentencing hearing of Lithuanian man Tomas Starodubcevas Andrea Bartlett and her husband Bill celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary at Kitty O'Se's in Killarney, shortly before they were attacked on the way to their B&B. An American tourist, who came to Ireland on a long-planned trip to celebrate her 54th wedding anniversary, has revealed the extent of her injuries and the ordeal she suffered when she was thrown to the ground and robbed while in Kerry. Andrea Bartlett (81) gave a lengthy victim impact statement via video link from the US this week during the sentencing hearing of Lithuanian man Tomas Starodubcevas (24) who is charged with robbery arising out of the incident at Port Road, Killarney, on April 22, 2024. Judge Ronan Munro, sitting at Tralee Circuit Criminal Court, said he would like to commiserate with Ms Bartlett as her long-planned trip was 'ruined'. She told the court she would like to see the defendant, and the camera was adjusted to allow this. Judge Munro said he was sitting in the dock with his hand 'hanging in shame' as he should be. Ms Bartlett told the court she was 'viciously attacked" on Port Road. "He threw me to the ground on my left side causing a head injury, and ripped my purse off my right arm causing my humerus [upper right arm] to break in two. I heard the arm break before I hit the ground as it made a loud cracking sound like a branch snapping off a tree. It was so loud I imagine the thief heard it too.' She said the only question she has had in her mind since then, is 'how could one human being do this to another?'. She told the court the trip had originally been planned to celebrate the couple's 50th wedding anniversary, but had been postponed due to Covid. They had also hoped to look up family ancestors while in Ireland, including Sneem, Tahilla and Kenmare in Co Kerry. However, their trip had to be cut short after the ordeal. On the night of the incident, they had just eaten dinner at a local restaurant where they had a special celebration organised by the B&B owners to mark their anniversary. She said they were on their way home when the criminal 'brutally attacked'. Gardaí and the emergency services arrived at the scene and Ms Bartlett was transported to University Hospital Kerry. She said when she woke up the next morning, the pain was 'excruciating'. 'Every time I moved I could feel the bones scraping against each other,' she said. Andrea Bartlett and her husband Bill celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary at Kitty O'Se's in Killarney, shortly before they were attacked on the way to their B&B. News in 90 Seconds - May 25th 2025 She said such was the movement of the broken bones that it made her feel dizzy and nauseous, and that she also vomited periodically during the first day of her injury, which may have been a result of her head injury. Ms Bartlett flew home to the US on April 25, three days after the incident occurred, and has endured a 'long and painful recovery' since then. 'I spent two-and-a-half months sitting on my couch day and night. I could not lie down to sleep as it caused too much pain. If I didn't move, I could manage the pain.' Standing up, walking and travelling in a car also caused her pain. Her husband had to look after her all the time, and she also had to get home help as she could not do anything for herself. The head injury she suffered also caused difficulties, particularly with her balance, and this remains an issue making it difficult to walk. She is still undergoing physical therapy. Ms Bartlett said her injuries have left her with several side effects. My injuries have seriously impacted the quality of life for both my husband and me She said the attack meant she missed out on many things, including planning to see the towns in Kerry where her ancestors came from. 'My injuries have seriously impacted the quality of life for both my husband and me. We have not been able to visit with family and friends or socialise with them.' She said she can no longer undertake the activities she enjoyed like playing bridge, gardening and playing bocce. She has also suffered a significant financial loss as a result of her injuries. Ms Bartlett said she 'used to think Ireland was a safe place'. 'I am hoping this was an anomaly but, in the future, I plan to be more observant whether I am travelling in Ireland or the US.' Tomas Starodubcevas of Tudor Lodge, Woodlawn Road, Killarney, was charged with robbing Mrs Bartlett of €325 on April 22. Listowel District Court, where Starodubcevas was initially charged Barrister Katie O'Connell, representing Starodubcevas, said her client offered his most sincere apology to Ms Bartlett. "He is truly ashamed, it has haunted him,' she said. Ms O'Connell said the defendant had been taking drugs at the time. He owed money and was 'desperate'. 'It may be of little comfort, but it's important you know he is very sorry.' Ms Bartlett said she was very curious to know why he had done it. Judge Munro said one of the things he had to consider in sentencing is whether Starodubcevas would re-offend. The court heard he is currently in jail, after he arrived to court late the previous day, so he is no longer on the streets. He adjourned the case to July 8 for sentencing to allow a probation report to be carried out, and said Mr Starodubcevas will remain in jail while he is being assessed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
One person fatally shot by police in Bartlett, DA's office says. TBI is investigating
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting involving the Bartlett Police Department in the Wolfchase neighborhood on May 22. TBI confirmed an officer from the Bartlett Police Department shot at a person in the 8300 block of U.S. 64. A spokesperson from TBI said agents are investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting and are working on gathering preliminary information. TBI did not initially provide any information on the condition of the person who was shot at. The Shelby County District Attorney's office confirmed to The Commercial Appeal that the individual shot at was killed and that the altercation took place in a Lowe's parking lot. An investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story and will be updated. Jack Armstrong covers breaking news and the environment for The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at and followed on X @jca2902. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: TBI: Bartlett fatal police shooting under investigation
