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Category Archives: Family Support
How to Prepare My High Schooler for College
By Clare Jones | Recent events in the news of young girls being sexually assaulted while intoxicated and then exploited over social media, remind us that the consequences of underage drinking are serious and long lasting. As a parent, one … Continue reading
Posted in Family Support, Substance Abuse, Underage and Binge Drinking
Tagged how can parents prevent underage drinking, parent resource, preparing a child for college
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Northeast Iowa Celebrates Families in April
By Katie Becker | “Child development is the foundation for community development. Everyone can play a role in strengthening families as advocates, donors or volunteers,” said Steve Scott, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Iowa. “By supporting and educating families, … Continue reading
Posted in Child Abuse, Family Support
Tagged 1 of 4, child abuse prevention month, pinwheels for child abuse prevention, ways to protect kids
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The Time to Intervene is Now
By David Runyon, Executive Director | Youth and young adults have plenty of challenges to negotiate in life without the added challenge of negotiating the complex emotional maze created when they have been physically and emotionally assaulted. Dating violence, sexual … Continue reading
Talking With Teens
Conversation is key to prevention. But talking can be tough, especially with teenagers. Our Lead Advocate, Kathleen, gives some advice: Bring up “touchier” subjects with hypotheticals.
Upcoming Free Parenting Class in Waukon
By Katie Becker | You work hard to give your children love, stability, and security. But, parenting is one of life’s greatest challenges. That’s why we offer great parent education programs; to give parents the opportunity to learn strategies to … Continue reading
Childhood Experiences May Increase Future Health Risks | Reflections from the ACE Study
By Katie Becker Recently, the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES), conducted by the Center for Disease Control, looked at the high correlation child abuse and neglect have with mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and poverty. In his article about … Continue reading
Posted in Child Abuse, Family Support, Substance Abuse
Tagged child abuse, Prevention, research
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How to Have “The Talk”
When we say, “It’s time to have ‘the talk’ with my kid, ” what comes to mind? Drugs, sex, relationships, etc. The answer is yes, but we should constantly be talking with our kids about everything: their day, how they … Continue reading
Register Your Family for the Next Strengthening Families Program
Parents, do you want to maintain a positive relationship with your children during the challenging teen years? We are hosting “Strengthening Families”, a FREE 7 week program for parents/guardians and their children ages 10 to 14.
Strengthening Families in Dubuque Starts October 4
“I learned things about my children that I never knew- and I consider myself a well informed, very involved parent. Their being able to discuss some of these issues and then spend time with us immediately following was very beneficial. … Continue reading
Posted in Family Support, Substance Abuse
Tagged classes, family time, managing peer pressure, parenting a teenager, take action
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What It Means To Be 1 of 4
Every child needs at least four adults in their life that they trust. A child who has this 1 of 4 trust network is less likely to be the target of abusive adults or peers. They also can cope better in … Continue reading
Posted in Child Abuse, Family Support
Tagged 1 of 4, child safety, support, take action, trust
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