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USA Today
26-04-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Supported caregivers make for happier kids. This April, remember you matter.
Supported caregivers make for happier kids. This April, remember you matter. | Opinion Healthy and happy childhoods happen when parents have the support and community needed to thrive. Show Caption Hide Caption National Child Abuse Awareness Month The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. Learn more about the immediate and long-term effects on a child's physical and mental health. Fox - Ktvu Every caregiver needs support along the way. The stress we feel as parents can affect the interactions we have with our loved ones and our kids. That's why this year's theme for National Child Abuse Prevention Month is 'Happy and healthy children have parents who feel supported.' The campaign emphasizes not only the needs of the child, but the needs of the parents and caregivers as well. Every April, we focus on raising awareness of family support and abuse prevention. Organizations and partners from around the state will join in support of prevention throughout the month. We encourage organizations, agencies and families across the state of Florida to plant pinwheel gardens and host events celebrating healthy, happy childhoods. Research shows that when parents' needs are met and they have friends, family and neighbors who support them as caregivers, their children thrive. Prevent Child Abuse Florida is here to help parents learn to build relationships with their children, manage stress and connect to their community for support and resources. One way caregivers can find support in Florida is our Circle of Parents program. Through Circle of Parents, anyone in a parental role can seek guidance while discussing the challenges and triumphs of raising children with other parents. These support groups provide a judgment-free, respectful environment that helps build community among caregivers. Opinion: RFK Jr. attacked kids as he lied about autism. Republicans voted for this. Every baby cries. Some babies cry a lot. Period of PURPLE Crying is a program that helps parents understand and cope with their baby's crying. If you are the parent of a newborn, check out our information about the Period of PURPLE Crying at Parents, don't know where to begin? Start with Hope Florida. Not sure how to find resources in your community? Look to the Hope Florida program through the Florida Department of Children and Families for additional support. Hope Florida was created by first lady Casey DeSantis and administered by the department with the goal of supporting Florida's families through the utilization of family mentors, called Hope Navigators. The Hope Navigators work with families to help identify and achieve goals as well as refer families to different community-based partners, such as Healthy Families Florida. To speak with a Hope Navigator, call (833) GET HOPE. More information about the program can be found at Opinion: It's weird, but I'm glad a racist called my son the N-word This April, we are not only celebrating prevention efforts; we are normalizing the act of asking for help. It's important that families have access to the support they need when they need it, where they need it and before there's a crisis. Healthy and happy childhoods happen when parents have the support and community needed to thrive. To learn about Child Abuse Prevention Month, read our new positive parenting guide, or download materials from our toolkit, visit Together, we can prevent abuse and neglect by supporting Florida's families. Chesley Richardson is the executive director for Prevent Child Abuse Florida, a program of the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. This column originally published in the Palm Beach Post.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Your children matter. This April, remember that you matter, too.
Every caregiver needs support along the way. The stress we feel as parents can affect the interactions we have with our loved ones and our kids. That's why this year's theme for Child Abuse Prevention Month is 'Happy and healthy children have parents who feel supported.' The campaign emphasizes not only the needs of the child, but the needs of the parents and caregivers as well. Every April, we focus on raising awareness of family support and abuse prevention. Organizations and partners from around the state will join in support of prevention throughout the month. We encourage organizations, agencies, and families across the state of Florida to plant pinwheel gardens and host events celebrating healthy, happy childhoods. Research shows that when parents' needs are met and they have friends, family, and neighbors who support them as caregivers, their children thrive. Prevent Child Abuse Florida is here to help parents learn to build relationships with their children, manage stress, and connect to their community for support and resources. One way caregivers can find support in Florida is our Circle of Parents® program. Through Circle of Parents, anyone in a parental role can seek guidance while discussing the challenges and triumphs of raising children with other parents. These support groups provide a judgement-free, respectful environment that helps build community between caregivers. Every baby cries. Some babies cry a lot. Period of PURPLE Crying® is a program that helps parents understand and cope with their baby's crying. If you are the parent of a newborn, check out our information about the Period of PURPLE Crying at Not sure how to find resources in your community? Look to the Hope Florida program through the Florida Department of Children and Families for additional support. Hope Florida was created by First Lady Casey DeSantis and administered by the Department with the goal of supporting Florida's families through the utilization of family mentors, which they call Hope Navigators. The Hope Navigators work with families to help identify and achieve goals as well as refer families to different community-based partners, such as Healthy Families Florida. To speak with a Hope Navigator, call (833) GET HOPE. More information about the program can be found at This April, we are not only celebrating prevention efforts; we are normalizing the act of asking for help. It's important that families have access to the support they need when they need it, where they need it, and before there's a crisis. Healthy and happy childhoods happen when parents have the support and community needed to thrive. To learn about Child Abuse Prevention Month, read our new positive parenting guide, or download materials from our toolkit, visit Together, we can prevent abuse and neglect by supporting Florida's families. Chesley Richardson is the Executive Director for Prevent Child Abuse Florida, a program of the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Child Abuse Prevention Month. It's not just about the child. | Opinion
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans to be treated to The Roy Orbiston Experience at Suffolk venue
A night of musical nostalgia featuring the hits of one of the biggest artists of the 1960s is heading to Sudbury. The Roy Orbison Experience will take place on Friday, February 21, at The Quay in Sudbury. This tribute to Roy Orbison brings his sound to life with the "incredible" vocals of Oliver Harris. Tickets cost £22 (Image: The Roy Orbison Experience) Having performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and the West End, Harris is set to deliver a performance that captures the essence of Orbison's music. The show focuses on recreating the voice, style, and spirit of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icon. Backed by a live band, audiences can expect a journey through Orbison's greatest hits. Classics such as Pretty Woman, Crying, I Drove All Night, You Got It, and Only the Lonely will be performed. Tickets are available for £22 and the show will start at 7.30pm.
